Chanan Tigay

Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me a Donation Match

Published on July 27, 2006

A longtime Jewish organizational professional and fundraiser, Hyman last year launched the Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy (CEJP) to support and advise philanthropists who are considering major gifts to Jewish and Israel-related causes.

Warren Buffett’s Jewish Connection

Published on June 1, 2006

Warren Buffett is not a Jew; in fact, he describes himself as an agnostic. Still, the billionaire investment guru, who made big news in May when his Berkshire Hathaway corporation bought an 80 percent share in the Israeli metalworks conglomerate, Iscar, for $4 billion, for years has been making his mark on the U.S. Jewish community back home -- although sometimes in a roundabout way.

Orthodox Alcohol, Drug Abuse Rising

Published on March 16, 2006

Peter Gould had his last drink on Purim night seven years ago -- or, more accurately, his last drinks. "I drank more alcohol in a day than a human body can handle," he said, relaxing on a puffy couch in Baltimore in jeans, sneakers and a black knit kipah.

Chabad Menorahs Gain Acceptance

Published on December 22, 2005

Ten years ago, the American Jewish Congress (AJCongress) sued the city of Beverly Hills to block the local Chabad house from erecting a 27-foot menorah in a public park near City Hall.

Proud to Have Guilt

Published on December 15, 2005

Guilt & Pleasure -- "A magazine for Jews and the people who love them" -- hit newsstands across North America last month, offering readers content ranging from long-form essays and memoirs to fiction, comics, photography and archival material.

Zionist Group Seeks to Assert Relevance

Published on December 1, 2005

Earlier this year, Yossi Beilin, leader of Israel's Meretz-Yahad Party, called for the establishment of an assembly of Jewish lawmakers from around the world to address issues of consequence to global Jewry.

Who’s Up, Who’s Down in Giving

Published on November 10, 2005

Lulav Shortage Shakes Jewish World

Published on October 13, 2005

American legislators, Israeli officials and Jewish groups are working diplomatic channels in an effort to stave off a looming lulav shortage ahead of Sukkot.

Spectator - The Holy Land of Progress

Published on October 6, 2005

The Israeli firm, M-Systems, developed flash technology that allows huge amounts of computer data to be stored on a key chain.

Will Warmer View of Israel at U.N. Last?

Published on September 29, 2005

For Sharon, long snubbed by many U.N. member states, it was a reception that would have been unthinkable just two or three years ago, according to those who follow Israel's treatment at the United Nations.

A Historic Event

Published on September 22, 2005

"I would never have imagined that a Muslim, a president of Pakistan and, more than that, a man in uniform would ever get such a warm reception from the Jewish community," Musharraf said as he ascended the platform to excited applause.

A Race Against Time and Floodwaters

Published on September 8, 2005

Stepping up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina, Jewish day schools opened their doors to evacuees, families welcomed strangers into their homes, Jewish rescue squads searched through the storm's wreckage and Jewish organizations raised millions of dollars for those whose lives were turned topsy-turvy by the deadly storm.

Houston has quickly become a major haven for victims who have been left, for the moment at least, without homes. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston quickly jumped into action to aid the beleaguered evacuees, Jew and non-Jew alike.

Retaining Educators No Easy Assignment

Published on August 25, 2005

Last year, Deena Messinger considered leaving her job as a kindergarten teacher at Sinai Akiva Academy in Westwood to teach at a secular private school or a public school.

Conservative Jews Face Turning Point

Published on June 23, 2005

It has become axiomatic in certain circles to say that the Conservative movement is at a crossroads as it considers its future.

Are Jews Smarter?

Published on June 9, 2005

The mere mention of eugenics, which refers to a movement to improve humankind by controlling genetic factors through mating, is enough to ring bells that many Jews would rather not hear 60 years after the Allied defeat of the Nazis.

Jews Welcome Choice of Pope

Published on April 21, 2005

As it turns out, Jewish observers of the Vatican say, world Jewry can breathe easy knowing that German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was chosen as the 265th pope.

Rabbi Expelled Over Sex Abuse Claims

Published on March 24, 2005

Following an investigation into allegations from several women of sexual harassment, the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) announced last week that it had expelled Rabbi Mordecai Tendler.