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David Hofstedter’s family philanthropy: A Canadian story of Jewish giving and impact

From Toronto roots to international Torah education, the Hofstedter family’s philanthropy has focused on strengthening Jewish learning, institutions and community continuity.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH DAVID HOFSTEDTER’S FAMILY PHILANTHROPY
David Hofstedter’s philanthropic legacy reflects a Canadian Jewish commitment to Torah learning, education, community and institution-building across generations.
Behind the Premier League’s rivalries and football lies a deep Jewish history that helped shape some of its clubs and communities.

Premier League clubs with strong ties to Jewish history and communities

From Tottenham and Arsenal’s deep Jewish roots to Israeli players and supporters across England, a history that adds a new layer of meaning to Premier League football.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS
Nahum with Adv. Michal Herzog, First Lady of the State of Israel.

The Israel Public Health Association’s bet on what comes next

Chief executive, Yasmin Nahum, is trying to meet a surge in wartime trauma, youth substance use, and prescription-opioid dependence with programs the state has not yet absorbed.

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule, Melbourne.

25 ViZionaries: Rabbi Daniel Rabin - No. 19

As Senior Rabbi of one of Australia’s largest synagogues, he uses his voice publicly, meeting government and community leaders to advocate strongly for Israel and Australian Jewry.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

8,600 new homes approved near Ben Gurion Airport

After years of stagnation, two plans with 8,600 units were approved in S. Or Yehuda, including jobs & green space. A national plan with solutions for airport limits and special government funding.

APRIL 27, 2025ByWALLA/REALESTATE
Construction in the Dan Region

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto: “A place full of chatter is a place without livelihood”

APRIL 20, 2025ByMARK FISH

Armenian inscriptions found in Jerusalem offer glimpse into early Christian community

Archaeologists reveal new evidence of Armenian presence north of Damascus Gate in the 6th–7th centuries CE.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Armenian inscriptions found in Jerusalem offer glimpse into early Christian community.

Cuts to the National Authority for Community Safety will harm communities - opinion

We call on the National Security Ministry to immediately halt these huge cuts, will effectively lead to the cessation of the authority’s activity in all Israeli cities and will harm communities.

MARCH 23, 2025ByYAEL LITMANOVITZ, TOMER LOTAN
ISRAELI ARABS protest against the violence within their communities, outside the Knesset, in November, in 2024.

Israel Association of Community Centers: Rebuilding communities after October 7

Driving social resilience, the Israel Association of Community Centers leads recovery efforts, supports evacuees, and strengthens communities across Israel.

MARCH 17, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH IACC

Purim costumes come off, the pain of abuse lasts a lifetime - opinion

It’s time to stop making excuses. It’s time to remove the costumes. And most importantly, it’s time to stand with the victims of abuse.

MARCH 12, 2025ByZVI GLUCK
An illustrative image of a child at a window.

Netanyahu to unveil NIS 3.9 billion plan to develop Israel's Druze, Circassian sectors

The proposed plan includes a wide range of investments aimed at strengthening localities in the Galilee, Carmel, and Golan Heights.

MARCH 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Druze gather to contact their relatives on the Syrian side of the border from the Israeli Golan Heights.

Unwanted duties: Why I keep saying yes when I want to say no - comment

Some people are natural leaders and step up. Others don't. I'm of the latter.

MARCH 1, 2025ByHERB KEINON

Rabbi Pinto Meets Albanian PM Again to Strengthen Kosher Certification & Jewish Community

FEBRUARY 27, 2025ByDAVID BERGER

Rising Antisemitism: 30 young Rabbis from 13 countries start training program

FEBRUARY 20, 2025ByMARK FISH