Making a Difference

Watching her parents raise funds for the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes -- an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults with disabilities -- Amanda Mendelson of Chevy Chase knew she wanted to find a way for her and her friends to also contribute to the organization.

So this year, Mendelson, 14, helped organize the JFGH Juniors program -- a group of 30 teens committed to once-a-month activities with JFGH residents from three different group homes.

At the Metropolitan Center for Visual Arts in Rockville last week, Mendelson and her father, Cliff, were on hand as the JFGH Juniors program was honored with an Outstanding Innovative Program Award at the Kol HaKavod TeenFest 2009, sponsored by the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning.

RJC Is Mischaracterized by a Disingenuous Writer

In Stas Cohen's letter ("Correct Terminology's a Must in This Case," Dec. 4), the objective and policy positions of the Republican Jewish Coalition were significantly mischaracterized.

The RJC has long welcomed -- and fully expects -- a hearty debate in the Jewish community on critical policy issues.

However, the disingenuous effort by Cohen to falsely mislead about the nature of our organization is deeply troubling.

Matthew Brooks: Jewish Voters and the Republicans

During a press conference at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis, Matthew Brooks, executive director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, predicted that unprecedented numbers of Jews will be voting Republican this election...

SCT Alumni in Politics

SCT Alumni in Politics
Successful journalists and politicians share several key skills, from the ability to communicate complex issues to the personal presence needed to connect with a wide range of people. Little wonder, then, that the path to a political career often runs through the School of Communications and Theater. Six SCT alumni discuss their political careers, from press secretary to state Assemblyman.

Oscar Winner Ari Sandel is Short on Hope

In 21 minutes, Ari Sandel's Academy Award-winning short film "West Bank Story," sends a message of hope, love and hummus.

Actress Mare Winningham Sings a "Convert's Jig"

Currently guest-starring on the hit television show "Grey's Anatomy," actress Mare Winningham is the Academy Award-nominated, Emmy Award-winning, former “Brat Packer.” But five years ago, she took on another real-life role that changed her forever: She became a Jew.

Semper Chai: General Robert Magnus

When Gen. Robert Magnus assumed the duties of assistant commandant of the Marine Corps in September 2005, he became second-in-command of 180,000 U.S. Marines and the highest-ranking Jew in the Corps.