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Read about what’s happening in Toledo's Jewish community and in others around the world. Be inspired by stories of Tzedakah (justice, charity, and righteousness), Tikkun Olam (restoring the world), and Gemulit Chassadim (acts of loving kindness). Find out how you can help Jews at home and abroad.

Jewish organization offers free hair cuts for homeless men

Repair the World Miami recently partnered with the Miami Rescue Mission to organize an event of free hair and beard cuts for men who are experiencing homelessness at His & Hers Parlour in Miami. Read more.

Sukkah x Detroit receives grant

The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the William Davidson Foundation for Sukkah x Detroit. Read more.

Bregman Mixes Jewish Identity and Work

When Cindy Bregman, the director of compliance and operations at McAdam Financial in Center City, isn’t busy at work, you might find her involved with a Jewish organization. Read more

Observant Jews need lifeline to leave their homes, city is ‘stonewalling’

On July 19, the Israeli Nation-State bill passed as a basic law in Israel. The law establishes constitutional-level protections for the Jewish people and its culture in Israel, defining what it means to be a Jewish state. Read more.

Analysis: As tensions grow, Palestinians 'waiting for order to attack'

As residents of Gaza border communities were subjected to nine air sirens and the Israeli Air Force carried out strikes against the Gaza Strip on Wednesday night, both Israel and Hamas are eager to learn what the future holds. Read more.