Suzanne Pollak
During Jewish Disability Advocacy Day (from left) Aaron Kaufman, senior legislative associate at the Jewish Federations of North America, moderated a panel with Jennifer Sheehy, acting assistant secretary of the United States Office of Disability Employment Policy in the Department of Labor; Jennifer Lazlo Mizrahi, CEO of RespectAbility; and Genie Cohen, executive director of International Association of Jewish Vocational Services. Photo by Suzanne Pollak
February 24, 2016, 7:57 pm
Disability advocates focus on jobs, caregivers in Congress visit
By Suzanne Pollak
Ellen Gerecht says the ultimate goal of her organization is to convert non-Jews because “we think so much of Judaism.” Photo by Suzanne Pollak
January 14, 2016, 2:57 pm
Jewish foundation seeks to convert gentiles, saying ‘We all want Judaism to grow’
By Suzanne Pollak
Smiling now, Alan Gross was quick to point out that “five years in isolation can be a very long time.” (Photo by Suzanne Pollack)
January 7, 2016, 4:47 pm
One year after historic release, Alan Gross reflects on his return to freedom
By Suzanne Pollak
Joel Rubin worked for the passage of the Iran deal. (File photo)
October 14, 2015, 4:45 pm
Rubin joins crowded field to replace Van Hollen
By Suzanne Pollak
Rabbi Barbara Aiello says that historians assume Jewish presence in southern Italy was wiped out. (Photo by Suzanne Pollak)
August 19, 2015, 6:47 pm
Rabbi on a mission to uncover hints of southern Italy’s Jewish past
By Suzanne Pollak
Warren Brodsky recommends drivers listen to music without lyrics but with a steady rhythm. (Photo by Elisha Brodsky)
August 19, 2015, 3:43 pm
Listen to the music … but watch where you’re driving, says Israeli researcher
By Suzanne Pollak
The conversion committee was established after Rabbi Barry Freundel’s arrest. (Photo by David Stuck)
July 10, 2015, 1:12 pm
Rabbinical group details need for improvements in working with converts
By Suzanne Pollak
Ben Droz likens his passion for hemp to his grandfather’s passion for Judaism and tikkun olam. (Photo by Suzanne Pollak)
July 9, 2015, 4:35 pm
Environmentalist hopes passion for hemp has ‘healthy’ impact
By Suzanne Pollak
Ari Zivotofsky and his son, Menachem, spoke to reporters after the Supreme Court decision on their case. (Photo provided)
June 18, 2015, 6:26 pm
Supreme Court strikes down Israel passport law
By Suzanne Pollak
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the “Gang of Eight,” which oversees U.S. intelligence activities. (Photo provided)
January 21, 2015, 4:52 pm
Rising star: Schiff surges to key congressional post
By Suzanne Pollak
Support for Ari Roth (above) has been widespread, with many in the art community coming to his defense. (Photo provided)
January 21, 2015, 2:51 pm
War of words takes Jewish theater world by storm
By Suzanne Pollak
Rabbi Barry Freundel’s encounters with women at the National Capital Mikvah next to his Kesher Israel Congregation (pictured here) leave many unanswered questions. (Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons)
October 23, 2014, 7:14 pm
Encounters with Rabbi Freundel leave many questions unanswered
By Suzanne Pollak
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