Prime Minister David Ben Gurion reads the proclamation of independence.

Israel @ 60 Photo Exhibit from the Magnum archives

The United Jewish Federation of Utah welcomes everyone to experience the history of modern Israel in the latest chapter of what Abba Eban once called “the miracle and mystery of Jewish history – self preservation, resonance, suffering and renewal.” Learn more.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
At Temple Har Shalom, Park City
Opens July 27 through October 9, 2008
Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM or by appointment

At Salt Lake City and County Building, Salt Lake City
Opens October 17 through December 13, 2008

Robert Capa/Magnum Photos. May 14, 1948. Prime Minister David Ben Gurion reads the proclamation of independence.

Our community mourns the passing of Rafi Schwartz, longtime religious school and youth director at Congregation Kol Ami and a man whose infectious spirit inspired Jews young and old. More...

The Jews of Georgia are one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, though most of the region's Jewish population left for Israel and other Western nations in the past three decades. The Georgia Relief Fund will help Jews and the general population in the nation of Georgia and breakaway region of South Ossetia, through the work of our overseas partner agencies. Click the button above to donate or click Federation to learn about our system-wide response.

JEWISH WORLD NEWS

    JERUSALEM, Sep 3, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Archeologists have uncovered the well-preserved remains of a 2,100-year-old wall that once served as the southern wall of Jerusalem. more...

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