The president of the Muslim nation of Azerbaijan told a group of American Jewish leaders that his country may upgrade its relations with Israel and open a trade mission there.
A newly incorporated foundation with assets of roughly half a billion dollars is carrying on the vision of founder Jim Joseph, and is emerging as a major player on the Jewish philanthropic scene, focusing on Jewish education.
An appreciation of Rabbi David Lapp, who is retiring as head of the Jewish Welfare Board’s Jewish Chaplains Council, which works with U.S. Jewish military chaplains.
