First Cohort Of Wounded IDF Veterans With PTSD Completes Practical Electronics Engineers Training, Immediately Hired By IAI Jewish Connection News Jul 29, 2026 Israel Sci-Tech Schools (ISTS) Rehovot College Recently Marked A Significant Milestone: The Completion Of The First Cohort Of A Unique Program Training Wounded IDF And Security Forces Veterans - The Majority Of Whom Live With PTSD - As Electronics Engineers, In Partnership With Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) And Atidim. 18 graduates of the program - all wounded IDF and security forces veterans, the majority of whom also carry the invisible wounds of PTSD - completed a 17-month professional training course and will now join the workforce at Israel Aerospace Industries. Their academic achievements rank among the highest recorded at the college in recent years. The program was born out of a deep understanding shared by ISTS Rehovot College, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Atidim: there is a moral obligation to offer a new path forward in life to those who gave everything for their country. What began as an employment initiative became, for the staff who accompanied the students, an undertaking rooted in giving, mutual responsibility, and care. Behind every student in the class was a story of heroism, profound loss, and the invisible, ongoing struggle of living with PTSD. The college quickly understood that this was a unique class, requiring extraordinary investment and sensitivity. Beyond its employment dimension, the coursework served as a critical pillar in each student's personal rehabilitation. Israel Aerospace Industries, in turn, gained skilled, high-quality personnel, while the graduates gained a genuine opportunity to build a stable professional future. Following the tremendous success of the first cohort, ISTS Rehovot College has begun recruiting a second cohort in the same format. Those involved see this as proof that combining social sensitivity with technological excellence is the key to genuine rehabilitation and national growth. "At Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network, we believe that education is the driving force leading the society of tomorrow. This means not only imparting knowledge and skills, but enabling every individual to build their own future, rehabilitate, develop, and find their place in Israeli society," said Raz Frohlich, CEO of Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network. "This program perfectly embodies our vision: bridging advanced technological education, social responsibility, and a deep belief in the human capacity to grow even out of crisis. The students who took part in it chose to press forward, acquire a profession, and build their future. In doing so, they are not only changing their own life stories - but they are also partners in building tomorrow's society." See the photo below of the graduates (shown from behind for security reasons) with the program leadership. Credit: Courtesy of Israel Sci-Tech Schools (ISTS). About Israel Sci-Tech Schools: Founded in 1949, Israel Sci-Tech Schools is Israel’s largest independent charter school network, educating 100,000 students across 264 middle and high schools, vocational training centers, and colleges of practical engineering in 54 municipalities. The network delivers inclusive, life-changing iSTEAM education (innovation, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to students from all backgrounds—Jewish (secular to Haredi), Muslim, Christian, Bedouin, and Druze—regardless of gender, religion, or socio-economic status. Through academic excellence and values-driven leadership, the network empowers students to succeed in high-demand 21st-century careers and helps close social and economic gaps in Israeli society. Previous Next

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Jewish Kids In Europe, Latin America and Asia Highlight Plight Of Hostages In Gaza (JNS Staff Report) Jan 7, 2025 Jewish children across the globe joined together this Chanukah to raise awareness of the Israeli hostages being held by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza since the Hamas led massacre in southern Israel on October 7th, 2023. Children in Latin America, Europe and Asia learned about the hostages’ plight and lit Chanukah candles arranged in the shape of the yellow ribbon that has come to symbolize the captives. The initiative was spearheaded by schools supported by the Yael Foundation, a philanthropic organization working in 35 countries and impacting 13,000 Jewish students. “The suffering of the hostages and their families must be acknowledged and addressed worldwide, especially within the Jewish community. Chanukah, a time deeply rooted in Jewish solidarity, is the perfect occasion to bring attention to this tragic situation,” said Chaya Yosovich, CEO of the Yael Foundation. “As an organization that partners with schools globally, we aim to instill the Jewish value of pidyon shvuyim, the imperative to act for the release of fellow Jews who are captured. This is our way of contributing to one of the most urgent Jewish challenges of our time,” she added. ‘Their hearts remain with those suffering in captivity’ In Odessa, Ukraine, students at the Tikva Children’s Home—an orphanage and school supported by the Yael Foundation—created a heartfelt video. The children, many of whom are refugees from the ongoing war in Ukraine, sang the iconic Hebrew song “HaBayta” (“Back Home”), and formed a human yellow ribbon while waving Israeli flags and holding photos of the hostages. “It is more important than ever to remember the Israeli hostages held by Hamas,” said Refael Kruskal, CEO of the Tikva Children’s Home. “Our students have suffered greatly because of the war in the Ukraine, but their hearts remain with those suffering in captivity in Gaza. Our greatest prayer is for their safe return, and we hold this hope close during this Chanukah season.” Rabbi Shmuel Kot of the Jewish Education Center in Tallinn, Estonia, said: “We are grateful to the Yael Foundation for the wonderful opportunity to participate in these meaningful Chanukah campaigns, highlighting both Jewish identity and solidarity with the hostages.” Founded in 2020 by Uri and Yael Poliavich, the foundation is guided by the belief that every Jewish child, no matter where they live, deserves access to high-quality Jewish and general education. Photo : Children from the Hatikvah School in Barcelona call to free the captives held by terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Previous Next

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Lauder Calls For Creation Of $1 Billion Global News Network - WJC President Says Israel Must Launch A 24/7 Global Communications Effort To Counter Misinformation And Defend Jewish Communities Worldwide Jewish Connection News Jun 18, 2026 Speaking At The Jerusalem Post 2026 New York Conference, Ronald S. Lauder, President Of The World Jewish Congress (WJC), Called For The Establishment Of A New Global News And Public Relations Operation Backed By A $1 Billion Budget And Supported Jointly By Israel And Jewish Communities Around The World. Lauder argued that while Israel has demonstrated exceptional military capabilities, it has failed to adequately compete in the battle for global public opinion. “Israel has been outstanding on the military front,” Lauder said. “But as good as it is militarily, that’s how bad it is on P.R. Israel cannot afford to ignore its public relations.” Calling the communications challenge one of Israel’s most urgent strategic priorities, Lauder urged the creation of a dedicated government operation staffed by experienced media and communications professionals. “There should be a completely new and vitally important government operation, with a new director - not just a political appointee, but someone who knows PR and news backwards and forwards,” he said. Lauder proposed that the initiative operate independently, in a dedicated facility, and function around the clock. “It should be in a separate building, and it should have a billion-dollar budget,” Lauder said. "it should be on day and night.” The World Jewish Congress president emphasized that funding for the effort should come not only from Israel, but also from Jewish communities worldwide. “Some of that billion dollars should come from Jews in the Diaspora,” Lauder said. “Diaspora Jews should partner with Israelis in this PR fight because in the end, it won’t just be protecting the Jewish state - it will be protecting the Jewish people worldwide.” Lauder argued that Israel’s response to misinformation and false narratives must become significantly more aggressive and coordinated. “Israel’s counterattack should be relentless as well,” he said. Questioning the current structure of Israel’s communications efforts, Lauder asked the audience: “Who is in charge of Israel’s P.R.? Can anyone tell me? The answer is really no one.” Lauder’s proposal represents a call for a major new investment in Israel’s global communications capabilities and a new partnership between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide to strengthen the country’s voice on the international stage. Ronald Lauder speaking at the conference. Photo Credit: Marc Israel Sellem Previous Next

Jewish Family Home Care Partners With MedBetterHealth to Expand Dementia Care Under CMS GUIDE Model Jewish Connection News Jul 9, 2025 Jewish Family Home Care – A Not-For-Profit Agency – Is Proud To Partner With MedBetterHealth, A Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model Participant, To Expand Access To Comprehensive, Home-Based Dementia Care For Patients And Caregivers Across South Florida. This collaboration brings together MedBetterHealth’s CMS-recognized care coordination model and Jewish Family Home Care’s award-winning services, offering enhanced dementia support, respite care, and caregiver education. The partnership will allow Jewish Family Home Care to provide high-quality dementia care through the GUIDE Model while continuing to serve seniors with the compassion and dignity for which the agency is known. Jewish Family Home Care provides multi-reach, non-medical, quality home health care for Broward County, Florida, seniors from all reaches of life and any faith. Jewish Family Home Care is one of the largest providers of home health care, providing assistance to Holocaust survivors and anyone in Broward County needing in-home care. Providing service to more than 400 clients, including over 300 Holocaust survivors, Jewish Family Home Care offers services such as home health aides, companions, housekeepers and certified nursing assistants. It delivers tailor-made home health care plans, with special consideration to patients’ physical and emotional needs, as well as their family’s budget. “Our partnership with MedBetterHealth reflects our commitment to delivering innovative care solutions that support the well-being of patients and their families,” said Robin Miller, CEO of Jewish Family Home Care. “As one of the few not-for-profit agencies participating in the GUIDE Model, we are proud to lead the way in dementia-focused home care.” “Jewish Family Home Care brings deep community roots and a trusted reputation to this important work,” said Dr. Erik Ilyayev, CEO of MedBetterHealth. “Together, we are expanding access to dementia services that are proactive, personalized, and grounded in support for both patients and caregivers.” The CMS GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model aims to improve quality of life and care coordination for people living with dementia, providing services that include care navigation, caregiver training, and respite care. To find out more about Jewish Family Home Care’s commitment to excellence, please visit: www.JFCares.org - Or call: (954) 908-5677. About Jewish Family Home Care, Inc.: JFHC is a not-for-profit agency providing quality home care for Broward County seniors from all reaches of life, enabling them to continue living at home and have the best level of wellness, dignity and independence throughout life. Such services are often a welcomed alternative to moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. JFHC is dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening older adults and families, and protecting the vulnerable and frail by providing direct home care and personal care services guided by Jewish values, social responsibility, compassion and respect. JFHC is an affiliated agency of Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward. JFHC is located at 5890 S. Pine Island Rd, Suite 200, Davie, Florida 33328. For more information, visit JFHC at: www.jfcares.org , contact: (954) 908-5677 or visit Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. JFHC received three 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care Awards® from Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in experience management for post-acute care, including the Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice awards. JFHC received both the Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from HCP in 2023. Previous Next

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A Suspenseful Journey - Miami Jewish Film Festival Screening of The Holocaust: You Only Die Twice Jewish Connection News Sep 18, 2025 A Riveting Blend Of Mystery And History, This Award-Winning Documentary Takes Audiences On A Suspenseful Journey Into The Aftermath Of World War II. When Filmmaker Yair Lev’s Mother Unexpectedly Inherits A London Home, A Startling Discovery Emerges: Two Death Certificates For Her Father, Ernst Bechinsky. Who Was The Real Ernst Bechinsky? And Who Was The Man Who Stole His Name? Unraveling This Web Of Identity, Family Secrets, And Moral Reckoning, Lev Confronts Unsettling Truths About His Family’s Past—While Forging An Unexpected Bond With The Grandson Of The Impostor. The Result Is A Story As Moving As It Is Thrilling, Illuminating How The Holocaust Continues To Shape Generations In Ways Both Painful And Redemptive. The Screening the Holocaust series is presented in collaboration with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Holocaust Teacher’s Institute, and The University of Miami’s Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies. When: Monday, September 29th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Venue: O Cinema South Beach 1130 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Tickets: https://miamijewishfilmfestival.org/events/you-only-die-twice The Screening the Holocaust series is presented in collaboration with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Holocaust Teacher’s Institute, and The University of Miami’s Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies. History of the MJFF The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) was established in 1996 and has grown into a core cultural program for South Florida’s vibrant arts landscape. In 2013, with the hiring of new Executive Director Igor Shteyrenberg, Miami Jewish Film Festival entered an era of expansion and commitment to artistic quality, growing into one of the largest festivals of its kind and being named four times as one of the 50 best film festivals in the world by MovieMaker Magazine (2021, 2022, 2023, 2025). MJFF's programming voice, unique among Jewish film festivals, has gained recognition for its numerous discoveries and prize winners. Annual attendance and media impressions have grown exponentially with the Festival's original audience increasing from 4,000 in 2013 to more than 58,500 in 2025. Official Festival venues also expanded to the historic Miami Beach Bandshell, Regal South Beach Cinemas, Coral Gables Art Cinema, O Cinema, Miami Beach SoundScape, Bill Cosford Cinema, and Miami Theater Center, among others. The Festival has hosted and introduced a diverse group of filmmakers including renowned stars and directors such as Natalie Portman, Itzhak Perlman, Logan Lerman, Michael Aloni, Nancy Spielberg, Judd Hirsch, Sean Astin, Stephen Lang, Elsie Fisher, Sasson Gabay, Emily Ratajkowski, Whit Stillman, Sarah Gadon, Zubin Mehta, Montel Williams, Richard Trank, Michael Solomonov, Bill Morrison, Michael Gordon, Ronit Elkabetz, Alon Ben-Gurion, Tal Brody, and Leon Vitali. Domestic US theatrical distributors and broadcasters participating in the Festival have included 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures Classics, A24, Focus Features, Fox Searchlight, Music Box Films, Menemsha Films, Greenwich Films, Cohen Media, Film Movement, Gaumont, IFC, Sundance Selects, Kino Lorber, Gunpowder & Sky, Strand Releasing, Oscilloscope, and HBO Documentary Films, among many others. The Miami Jewish Film Festival has been named "One of the Best Jewish Film Festival's in the US" by The Forward, "Best of Miami" by Miami's Community Newspapers, "The City's Cultural Gem" by Culture Crusaders, and "One of South Florida's Best Film Festivals" by The Miami New Times and Sun-Sentinel. MJFF is the largest and most respected Jewish film festival in the world, the fastest-growing film festival in the state of Florida, and one of the largest Jewish cultural events in the Southeast United States. In the last ten years, the Festival has screened films from more than 35 countries, including 1,500 World, International, North American, U.S., and East Coast Premieres. Miami Jewish Film Festival’s special focus on discovering new talent and recognizing established filmmakers has made it a natural gateway and launching pad for the best in Jewish and Israeli cinema from around the world. The Festival prides its success on its solid foundation of cultural commitment to the community. MJFF aims to create greater cultural understanding, promote tolerance, and encourage artistic development and excellence by strengthening communities through the arts, and by provoking thought through film. Mark your calendars for the 28th Miami Jewish Film Festival taking place from Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 -Thursday, January 29th, 2026! (Credit: https://miamijewishfilmfestival.org) Previous Next

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