Zalman Kravitz

April 27, 2010 By Danielle Berrin Share From left: Barak Raviv and Jews for Judaism’s Rabbi Zalman Kravitz and other guests.Inspired by Israel’s response to the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Jews for Judaism Young Professionals and the Barak Raviv Foundation partnered for a Feb. 17 fundraiser at h.wood in Hollywood. More than 200 people attended the event, which doubled as a birthday party for Barak Raviv and raised $3,600 to support Jewish relief efforts in Haiti through the Orthodox U

November 30, 2000 Thousands of Jews flock to an ecumenical church in Culver City. What does that tell us about Judaism? By Julie G Fax Share Rev. Michael Beckwith's blend of high-flying rhetoric and life-affirming blessing has made fans out of thousands of spiritual seekers, including many Jews who find at Agape what they felt was missing from synagogue worship. Photo by Carol Sue StoddardRachelle Benveniste looked for God, but she did not feel God in the synagogue. She looked for th

More than 250 friends and supporters filled the room  at  Jews for Judaism’s annual Gala. The evening was launched with a cocktail reception where guests had a chance to mingle and bid in the silent auction. Highlights from the evening included the award presentations and inspiring talks. While attendees enjoyed a magnificent dinner they were entertained by our Master of Ceremonies, screenwriter David N. Weiss. David’s hilarious monologue turned serious when he acknowledged Jews for Judaism’s

Wednesday afternoon I answered my door in Pico Robertson to discover three young people, ranging from 18 to 22 years old. They wanted to talk to me about "Israel Restoration." For a moment I thought they were talking about rebuilding Israeli forests. However, the moment I saw their literature, I knew they were Christian missionaries. I welcomed them into my home and proceeded to give them a two-hour lesson about the spiritual beauty and integrity of Judaism. I also answered their questions, incl

Every school year Jews for Judaism receives numerous calls from concerned parents and professionals regarding the growing and alarming phenomenon of Jewish public school students being pursued by individuals and groups targeting them for conversion.

A Jewish teenager is getting off a bus at the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station. Across the street he sees activity in front of a three-story building, and he walks over to see what's going on. A young man standing outside invites the teen in. "Want some coffee? We've got a little café in here." Inside the café, the teen sees youths like himself spread out around a large room, drinking, eating, and obviously enjoying themselves. There are a large number of soldiers relaxing, their boots stuck out in

500 people from all parts of Canada and the U.S. turned out Sunday night for a memorable evening of tribute to Rabbi Immanual Schochet and his Rebbetzin, Jette Schochet. By COLlive reporter Photos by Ben Katan Photography More than 500 people from all parts of Canada and the US turned out last Sunday night for a memorable evening of tribute to Rabbi Immanual Schochet and his Rebbetzin, Jette Schochet. The evening celebrated fifty years of tireless dedication by the Schochets to both the Toronto

Jews for Judaism is holding a Jewish-themed photo contest online. "Everybody has a camera," says Rabbi Zalman Kravitz. Jews for Judaism, a U.S. education and outreach organization, is holding a Jewish-themed photo contest as part of their Be True project. Students ages 10-22 living anywhere in the world can submit photos connected with "The Joy of Judaism" along with brief descriptions. "The goal is to help Jewish students really examine what is important about their Judaism [and realize it] is