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Friday March 11th, 2022 - Boston Business Journal
Monday March 7th, 2022 - Newsday
Monday February 28th, 2022 - Forbes
As the fight for disability inclusion and increased representation in Hollywood continues, Danny Woodburn, who you may know as
Friday February 25th, 2022 - Metro Parent
Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to social media safety for kids with special needs.
Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 - J Post
The new data, presented at the Knesset, found that 28% of young Israelis fear for their safety when traveling abroad, leading to the disguise.
Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 - Israel Hayom
Although most American Jews (84%) define themselves as pro-Israel, 16% support the anti-Israel movement.
Monday February 21st, 2022 - Israel Hayom
Study by the Ruderman Family Foundation finds that 62% of Israelis think the state should take firmer action vis-à-vis antisemitic incidents around the world, and 38% think that the state is failing
Monday February 14th, 2022 - CBS DFW
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Dallas City Council will vote on whether to offer firefighters up to five days of mental health leave a year, after the city’s Public Safety Committee gave its unanimous
Friday February 4th, 2022 - KSL Sports
SALT LAKE CITY – As the 2022 Winter Olympics get underway, a greater focus is being put on athletes’ mental health.
Friday February 4th, 2022 - USA Wire
Speaking on the All Inclusive podcast with Jay Ruderman, the actor Geena Davis discusses on-screen gender representations in the industry, and how her organization is driving change.
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 - Jewish Boston
The Ruderman Family Foundation has been advocating for awareness of disability and mental health issues in the Jewish community for two decades.
Saturday January 29th, 2022 - Times of Israel
A week ago, the Ruderman Family Foundation released a report examining antisemitism in the US today. According to the report, “Ninety-three percent of American Jews are concerned with the current le
Thursday January 27th, 2022 - Jerusalem Post
Apart from empty speeches, Israel could do more for Jews around the world.
Monday January 24th, 2022 - The Times of Israel
Annual review of global antisemitism finds 31% increase in hate posts about Jews on Twitter in 2021 compared to 2020; during May fighting, content spiked six-fold
Friday January 21st, 2022 - Israel Hayom
Nearly half of US Jews report to have experienced or know someone who experienced antisemitism in the last five years, according to new survey from the Ruderman Family Foundation.
Friday January 21st, 2022 - JERUSALEM POST
94% of American Jews say there’s at least some antisemitism in the US, while 75% of American Jews believe that there is more antisemitism today in the US than five years ago.
Thursday January 20th, 2022 - Washington Time
Historians, lawmakers and advocacy groups say antisemitism remains a global problem in the wake of the Jan. 15 hostage-taking standoff at a Texas synagogue — and 80 years since Nazi leaders conspire
Thursday January 6th, 2022 - Newsweek
The incessant media frenzy surrounding the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, combined with the information vacuum created by the initial lack of official commentary or explanation of how it was
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 - Behavioral Health News
David Mink finished the spring semester of his freshman year at Macalester College in Minnesota with a 0.0 GPA, amid a process in which he would take a semester of classes, withdraw, and try again.
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 - Behavioral Health News
David Mink finished the spring semester of his freshman year at Macalester College in Minnesota with a 0.0 GPA, amid a process in which he would take a semester of classes, withdraw, and try again.
Friday December 31st, 2021 - Good Men Project
Jay Ruderman, who has focused much of his life’s work on advocating for people with disabilities, shares the stories of high-profile activists on his “All Inclusive” podcast.
Thursday December 30th, 2021 - The Hollywood Reporter
“I wouldn’t make that movie today without a lead being from the community,” Jessie Nelson tells The Hollywood Reporter about the Sean Penn-starring film that still makes her proud, d
Thursday December 30th, 2021 - Hollywood Reporter
“I wouldn’t make that movie today without a lead being from the community,” Jessie Nelson tells The Hollywood Reporter about the Sean Penn-starring film that still makes her proud, d
Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 - Jerusalem Post
The pledge aims to audition actors with disabilities for each new studio production.
Tuesday December 21st, 2021 - CAP
Lessons Learned From Community Solutions During the Pandemic. As food insecurity worsened for the disability community during the pandemic, several disability organizations developed innovative solut
Tuesday December 21st, 2021 - Algemeiner.com
Four of Israel’s major television broadcasting and production companies signed a pledge to audition actors with disabilities for all new studio productions, The Algemeiner learned on Monday
Wednesday December 15th, 2021 - Eurasia Review
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 - US NEWS & World Report
Five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love is being honored by a Boston foundation for his work on and off the court to take the stigma out of mental health struggles.
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 - FOX Sports
Kevin Love knows the euphoria of sinking a three-pointer just before the buzzer. But the five-time NBA All-Star has had plenty of lows to offset those highs.
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 - ESPN
BOSTON — Kevin Love knows the euphoria of sinking a three-pointer just before the buzzer. But the five-time NBA All-Star has had plenty of lows to offset those highs.
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 - ABC NEWS
Five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love is being honored by a Boston foundation for his work on and off the court to take the stigma out of mental health struggles
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 - Washington Post
BOSTON — Kevin Love knows the euphoria of sinking a three-pointer just before the buzzer. But the five-time NBA All-Star has had plenty of lows to offset those highs.
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 - USA Today
BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Love knows the euphoria of sinking a three-pointer just before the buzzer. But the five-time NBA All-Star has had plenty of lows to offset those highs.
Thursday December 2nd, 2021 - AP
Monday November 29th, 2021 - JNS
On the All Inclusive with Jay Ruderman podcast, Abe Foxman discusses how former President Donald Trump “emboldened” and “legitimized” antisemites during his term in office.
Monday November 29th, 2021 - San Diego Jewish World
BOSTON, Massachusetts (Press Release) — Former Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Director Abe Foxman, in a newly released episode of the All Inclusive with Jay Ruderman podcast…
Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 - San Diego Jewish World
BOSTON, Massachusetts (Press Release)— Disproportionate criticism of Israel should be considered antisemitism, renowned Holocaust historian Dr. Deborah Lipstadt has said in a newly released episode
Sunday November 21st, 2021 - ABC News
The victimization rate has been increasing since 2015, according to statistics.
Wednesday November 17th, 2021 - JNS
On the All Inclusive with Jay Ruderman podcast, Lipstadt also cautions, “(antisemitism) is not just a threat to the Jew, it’s a threat to the democratic society which we so treasure”
Tuesday November 16th, 2021 - Jewish Press
Disproportionate criticism of Israel should be considered anti-Semitism, renowned Holocaust historian, and President Biden’s nominee to become the United States’ Special Envoy for Monitoring and C
Thursday November 11th, 2021 - Jewish Journal
Jay Ruderman said the endorsement letter by local Jews was unrelated to political support of Israel.
Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 - Variety
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 - Israel National News
Boris Johnson apologizes to Energy Minister Karine Elharrar after she was unable to atttend Galscow climate conference in wheelchair.
Tuesday November 2nd, 2021 - San Diego Jewish World
BOSTON (Press Release) — After Israeli Energy Minister Karine Elharrar was excluded from the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow for an entire day on Monday due to the s
Monday November 1st, 2021 - JNS
We are entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers and doctors contributing to the betterment of society. And we won’t let you intimidate us.
Monday November 1st, 2021 - Israel National News
Disability advocacy foundation calls apology to Israel’s Energy Minister ‘wholly insufficient’.
Monday October 25th, 2021 - The Jewish Press
Monday October 25th, 2021 - Arutz 7
Monday October 18th, 2021 - Israel Hayom
Friday October 15th, 2021 - Yahoo
Thursday October 14th, 2021 - Casper Star Tribune
Tuesday October 12th, 2021 - Times of Israel
Friday October 8th, 2021 - Jerusalem Post
Thursday October 7th, 2021 - San Diego Jewish World
Monday October 4th, 2021
Friday October 1st, 2021 - JNS
Saturday September 25th, 2021 - Trib Live
Sunday September 19th, 2021 - i24NEWS
Wednesday September 15th, 2021 - Jerusalem Post
Monday September 13th, 2021 - JNS
Monday September 13th, 2021 - Youth Today
Saturday September 11th, 2021 - George Town Voice
Thursday September 9th, 2021 - Mental Health America
Tuesday September 7th, 2021 - Psychiatric Times
Friday September 3rd, 2021 - Deadline
Saturday August 28th, 2021 - Philanthropy News Digest
As the current global public health crisis galvanizes people to give, women are well positioned to accelerate changes in the philanthropic landscape that are already in motion.
Sunday August 8th, 2021 - JNS
Wednesday July 28th, 2021 - Ms.
Tuesday July 27th, 2021 - Insider
Monday July 26th, 2021 - HARTFORD COURANT
Monday July 26th, 2021 - Jerusalem Post
Monday July 26th, 2021 - Israel Hayom
Wednesday July 21st, 2021 - We Are Movie Geeks
Monday July 19th, 2021 - AP
Monday July 19th, 2021 - Philanthropy Women
Friday July 16th, 2021 - The Dartmouth
Thursday July 15th, 2021 - The Jewish Journal
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 - Israel Hayom
Friday July 2nd, 2021 - The Patch
Tuesday June 29th, 2021 - Hollywood Reporter
Thursday June 24th, 2021 - Times of Israel
Thursday May 27th, 2021 - National Center for Family Philanthropy
“Do not go into business with family.” It is a common warning—and we could not disagree more. Our personal and professional worlds collided 20 years ago when we became sisters-in-law and, later
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Wednesday April 28th, 2021 - Jerusalem Post
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Thursday April 22nd, 2021 - Jewish Journal
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Tuesday April 20th, 2021 - Deadline
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Friday April 16th, 2021 - DEADLINE
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Thursday March 25th, 2021 - Forward
Could Israel be headed to a fifth election? Experts discuss that, and much more
Monday March 22nd, 2021 - Religion
Upcoming VCU speech by Peter Beinart, a critic of Israeli policy, roils Richmond Jewish community
Saturday March 20th, 2021 - AP News
Israeli voters poised to send first Reform rabbi to Knesset
Friday March 19th, 2021 - AP News
In years of going against Israel’s religious and political mainstream, Rabbi Gilad Kariv has learned to handle conflict.
Friday March 19th, 2021 - Cision
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Monday March 15th, 2021 - Philanthropy Women
Monday February 22nd, 2021 - Ruderman Foundation
Monday February 15th, 2021 - Variety
Monday February 15th, 2021 - Balagan Podcast
In the past couple of years, there was great tension between the Israeli government and Israelis with many of our brothers in the US.
Monday February 8th, 2021 - Diverse
Friday January 29th, 2021 - Washington Post
Friday January 29th, 2021 - Associated Press
Thursday January 21st, 2021 - Israel HaYom
PM says he looks forward to working with the Biden administration
Tuesday January 19th, 2021 - Jerusalem Post
Neither the US nor Israel has experienced a direct threat to the basic functioning of their democracies quite like the unspeakable act of Trump supporters storming the Capitol
Thursday January 7th, 2021 - The Washington Post
Wednesday January 6th, 2021 - Behavioral Health News
Monday December 28th, 2020 - European Jewish Press
In the face of a common crisis, Jews near and far must stand as a united people.
Monday December 21st, 2020 - Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Among the issues discussed at the summit was the influence of social networks on the hatred of Jews in the world in the shadow of the coronavirus and the right of Jews from around the world to interve
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 - Judaism Unbound
Jay Ruderman, Shira Ruderman: Judaism Unbound Episode 253 – Philanthropic Inclusion
Tuesday December 8th, 2020 - Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Guests: Jay & Shira Ruderman
Monday December 7th, 2020 - Jewish Business News:
Most American Jews simply don’t know or understand Israel, just as most Israeli don’t know or understand American Jewry.
Friday November 27th, 2020 - The Jewish Journal:
In a new post-election survey commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation, 91 percent of Israelis believe President-elect Joe Biden will support Israel.
Sunday November 22nd, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
From nadir to reaching new heights
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 - Israel Hayom
More than 90% say new administration will support Israel in poll commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 - Algemeiner
A small group of Israelis living in the United States gathered on Election Night in Pasadena, Calif. They were in the country as they, or their spouses, were studying at the California Institute of Te
Monday November 16th, 2020 - JNS:
While some did not and could not vote, those who did spoke of the privilege of casting a ballot in the United States, as well as the ripple effect the results could have on the Jewish state.
Thursday November 12th, 2020 - JTA
How much of a say, if any, should Diaspora Jews have in Israeli affairs?
Thursday November 12th, 2020 - Kan News in English
Jay Ruderman in an interview for KAN English news on the effects of the US presidential election on the Israel- American Jewish Community relationship
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 - Variety
Wednesday November 11th, 2020 - Atlanta Jewish Times
Even as the count continues and the results are digested, two U.S. Senate runoffs will make George the focus of national attention into January.
Sunday November 8th, 2020 - Times of Israel
Now that President-elect Biden has been named the presumptive winner, I find the accusations being made from Israel to the US about a lack of Jewish loyalty to be extremely ignorant.
Tuesday November 3rd, 2020 - Israel Hayom
An in-depth report from the Ruderman Family Foundation and Professor Gil Troy indicates that it’s doubtful that the Jewish vote has much effect at all on the results of US elections
Friday October 23rd, 2020 - Oscars
Friday October 16th, 2020 - Atlanta Jewish Times
Republican Donald Trump received 24 percent of the Jewish vote in 2016, compared with 71 percent for Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Sunday October 11th, 2020 - Kan News in English
Shira Ruderman discusses the Jewish vote in the 2020 US elections KAN radio in English. “The Jewish Vote 2020: More Empowered Than Powerful,” was authored by the Ruderman Family Foundation and Pro
Sunday October 11th, 2020 - i24 News France
Shira Ruderman discusses the Jewish vote in the 2020 US elections on i24 News. “The Jewish Vote 2020: More Empowered Than Powerful,” was authored by the Ruderman Family Foundation and Prof.
Thursday October 8th, 2020 - Associated Press
Thursday October 8th, 2020 - Washington Post
Monday October 5th, 2020 - Arutz Sheva
A survey commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation showed a mixed set of responses regarding the public’s approval of the way the Israeli government is handling the coronavirus crisis vis-a
Sunday September 27th, 2020 - Arutz Sheva
Israel is a strong nation that can help and support the Jewish communities overseas. Opinion.
Monday September 21st, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
Jewish voters’ love for Israel in their hearts needs to translate through to the ballot box.
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 - Kan Radio in English
Tuesday September 8th, 2020 - Jewish Funder Network
Episode 14 of “What Gives?” the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Guests: Jay and Shira Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation
Thursday September 3rd, 2020 - Arutz Sheva
Only 4 percent of Jewish voters identify Israel as their first- or second-most important election issue, according to new research.
Sunday August 30th, 2020 - Breaking Israel News
As politicians seek to attract special interest voter blocs, one small but significant group is rarely mentioned:
Saturday August 29th, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
Only 4% of Jewish voters identify Israel as their top or second-most important issue.
Friday August 28th, 2020
Thursday August 27th, 2020 - The New York Times
Thursday August 27th, 2020 - Boston Jewish Journal
Wednesday August 26th, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
Some 43% of American Jews have health care at the top of their priority lists
Tuesday August 25th, 2020 - Jewish Press
With the 2020 U.S. presidential election campaign now in its final 100 days, the Ruderman Family Foundation on Tuesday released a position paper which unpacks the defining issues…
Friday July 31st, 2020 - Jay and Shira Op-Ed in e Jewish Philanthropy
Across the United States, Jewish institutions are fighting for their lives, with over 1,000 organizations applying for federal relief loans, the sum of which could be as high as $1.3 billion.
Wednesday July 29th, 2020 - Kan Radio in English: (21:53)
Monday July 27th, 2020 - NBC News
Monday July 27th, 2020 - USA Today
Monday July 20th, 2020 - The New York Times
Monday July 20th, 2020 - Huffington Post
Monday July 13th, 2020 - Mass Live
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 - Shira essay in Fathom Magazine
Shira Ruderman argues that the coronavirus virus has presented Israel, the Nation State of the Jewish people, with an opportunity to redesign and strengthen its relationship with the Jewish Diaspora.
Wednesday July 1st, 2020 - Deadline
Sunday June 14th, 2020 - Jay Op-Ed in the Jerusalem Post
A life is a life. Can the Israeli healthcare system put that value into action?
Thursday June 11th, 2020 - Kan Radio in English: (12:35)
Monday May 18th, 2020 - Inside Philanthropy
Saturday May 16th, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
If the government at some point in time does decide to send money abroad to help Diaspora communities, it would not be the first time.
Thursday May 14th, 2020 - Kan Radio in English: (12:35)
Sunday May 10th, 2020 - The Algemeiner
A strong majority of Israeli Jews believe that their government should assist the Diaspora in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey shows.
Sunday May 10th, 2020 - Times of Israel:
Most Israelis believe the Jewish state should offer assistance to Jewish communities worldwide to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey.
Sunday May 10th, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
Survey shows more than 80% of Israelis followed impact of COVID-19 on Diaspora and think Israel should share its own experience abroad.
Thursday May 7th, 2020 - New Jersey Jewish News
Israel’s success in containing the coronavirus — and Covid-19’s devastating toll on Jews and their institutions here and around the United States —
Thursday April 30th, 2020 - Jewish Press
The Ruderman Family Foundation denounced what it called the “hurtful remarks International Bible Quiz for Youth host Avshalom Kor made during Wednesday’s telecast.”
Thursday April 30th, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Cohen and the rest of the competitors, and spoke of the centrality of the Bible to the Jewish people.
Thursday April 30th, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post:
Dr. Avshalom Kor said of one of the international contestants who had a rather sombre expression on their face “What does he have to smile about, he lives in exile.”
Thursday April 30th, 2020 - JNS:
Sixteen-year-old Ruth Cohen beat out 70 teenagers from 39 countries to become the first female student to have won the prestigious award in more than a decade.
Wednesday April 29th, 2020 - Shira Op-Ed in e Jewish Philanthropy
With Birthright trips cancelled, JCCs and synagogues closed, and day schools and summer camps facing an uncertain future, the Jewish community is firmly in the grips of the COVID-19 mayhem.
Sunday April 26th, 2020 - Arutz Sheva
Arutz Sheva speaks with Shira Ruderman, chair of the Ruderman Family Foundation, who assisted the local community in the current crisis.
Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 - WBZ News Radio 1030
Friday April 17th, 2020 - CBS Boston
Tuesday April 14th, 2020 - Jay Yom Hashoah op-ed in JNS
For American Jews who served in the U.S. military during World War II, it wasn’t merely about fulfilling their duty; it was also about fighting for something bigger than themselves.
Monday April 13th, 2020 - The Boston Globe
Tuesday April 7th, 2020 - The Hill
Monday March 16th, 2020 - Variety
Sunday March 1st, 2020 - Times of Israel:
The same voices keep saying there’s growing alienation from the Jewish state. They’re wrong. It’s time to bring in new voices.
Tuesday February 25th, 2020 - The Jerusalem Report
“The time has come to diversify the discourse between the sides, bringing new faces and new ideas to the table,”
Friday February 21st, 2020 - The Algemeiner
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin hosted at his residence a Feb. 12 conference titled “Keeping It in the Family: Strengthening the Israel-Diaspora Relationship,” aimed at exploring the common bond b
Thursday February 20th, 2020 - JNS
The meeting at the Israeli president’s residence featured prominent thought leaders from diverse fields gathered to discuss ways of strengthening Israel-Diaspora relationship.
Thursday February 13th, 2020 - The Jewish Press
President Reuven Rivlin and the Ruderman Family Foundation on Thursday hosted the “Keeping it in the Family” forum on the Israel-Diaspora relationship at the presidential residence in Jerusalem.
Thursday February 13th, 2020 - Israel Hayom
Ruderman Family Foundation survey finds that 80% of American Jews consider themselves pro-Israel; 67% feel an emotional attachment to Israel…
Wednesday February 12th, 2020 - Boston Jewish Advocate
A Ruderman Family Foundation survey has revealed that 80 percent of U.S. Jews consider themselves pro-Israel and 67 percent feel an emotional attachment to Israel;
Monday February 10th, 2020 - Algemeiner
A recent survey conducted by the Ruderman Family Foundation found that 80% of American Jews define themselves as pro-Israel.
Monday February 10th, 2020 - The Hollywood Reporter
Sunday February 9th, 2020 - Kan Radio in English
Thursday February 6th, 2020 - i24 News France
i24 News reports on the latest Ruderman Family Foundation’s survey of the American Jewish Community
Thursday February 6th, 2020 - i24 News France
i24 News reports on the latest Ruderman Family Foundation’s survey of the American Jewish Community
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 - JBS News
JBS News Update with Teisha Bader from February 5th, 2020
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 - LA Jewish Journal
The results of a survey released on Feb. 4 show that 80% of American Jews support Israel.
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 - NY Jewish Week
The bonds between U.S. Jews and Israel may be stronger than many feared.
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 - Jerusalem Post
If there is a bad law in the Knesset – and there are bad laws passed in the Knesset – then it must mean that Israel is losing its democratic soul, some think.
Wednesday February 5th, 2020 - The New York Times
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - Jerusalem Post
Still, more than half of American Jews are critical of Israeli policy, with 39% saying that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s support for the US President made them feel less connected to Israel.
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - Haaretz
Less observant Jews were more likely to feel that their connection to Israel had weakened in recent years, poll commissioned by U.S.-based Ruderman Family Foundation says
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - Times of Israel:
8 out of 10 survey respondents say they are pro-Israel; Netanyahu’s support of Trump tops list of reasons Jewish Americans are critical of Israeli policies
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - i24 News France
En outre, environ 57%, se sont dit “pro-israéliens mais aussi critiques envers la politique israélienne”
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - World Israel News
Eight out of 10 Jews identified themselves as “pro-Israel,” a new study from the Ruderman Family Foundation revealed.
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - Israel Hayom
Moreover, more than 70% of Jews in the United States feel that their personal relationship with Israel is equal, or stronger, than it was five years ago.
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - The Jewish Press
Despite voices talking about a growing gap between the sides, the vast majority of American Jews are sympathetic to Israel, and most of them feel an emotional connection to the Jewish state.
Tuesday February 4th, 2020 - Arutz Sheva
Ruderman Family Foundation survey shows 80% of American Jews are pro-Israel, but see politics, institutional conduct, as cause for concern.
Saturday February 1st, 2020 - The Jerusalem Post
72% of American Jews either identified more strongly with Israel than before or identified as strongly as before.
Thursday January 23rd, 2020 - Boston Business Journal
Friday January 17th, 2020 - The Hollywood Reporter
Wednesday January 1st, 2020 - Times of Israel
In many ways, 2019 will be remembered as the year anti-Semitism returned to the center of Jewish identity in English-speaking countries.
Thursday December 19th, 2019 - Variety
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 - ABC NEWS
Wednesday December 4th, 2019 - Washington Post
Sunday December 1st, 2019 - Jewish Philanthropy
The Israeli community in the United States continues to grow, in numbers and in influence.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019 - The Hollywood Reporter
Monday November 11th, 2019 - LA Times
Tuesday November 5th, 2019 - The Hollywood Reporter
Thursday October 31st, 2019 - Boston Globe
Tuesday October 29th, 2019 - Jewish Journal
Friday October 4th, 2019 - Variety.com
Thursday October 3rd, 2019 - The American Israelite
Wonder Woman is Jewish. This superhero title does not reference the Israeli actress who portrayed Wonder Woman in the 2017 blockbuster but rather Regina Jonas
Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 - Fathom
Israel is the country of its citizens, Jews and non-Jews alike. At the same time, Israel is the only Jewish country in the world, and – for better and for worse…
Tuesday October 1st, 2019 - Haaretz
We need men and women from diverse occupations who will speak openly about the importance of Israel’s relationship with the American Jewish community, and how it affects their personal and profe
Thursday September 19th, 2019 - latimes.com
Sunday September 1st, 2019 - The Jerusalem Post
In the two years since the Western Wall compromise fell through, Israel and the Jewish people –
Thursday August 29th, 2019 - deadline.com
Thursday August 1st, 2019 - Haaretz
The lack of diversity and representation in the organizations spearheading the communal work and life of American Jewry has caused younger Jews to disengage.
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 - variety.com
Tuesday July 30th, 2019 - deadline.com
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 - jfunders.org
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 - bostonglobe.com
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 - people.com
Tuesday July 2nd, 2019
Sunday June 30th, 2019 - The Mighty
Wednesday June 19th, 2019 - The Hollywood Reporter
Friday June 14th, 2019 - Jerusalem Post
Wednesday June 12th, 2019 - Variety
Tuesday June 11th, 2019 - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 - Daily Mail
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 - Boston Magazine
Monday May 6th, 2019 - Variety
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 - Forbes
Friday April 12th, 2019 - The Wrap
Thursday April 11th, 2019 - USA Today
Thursday March 21st, 2019 - Jerusalem Post
Tuesday March 19th, 2019 - Forbes
Monday March 4th, 2019 - L.A Times
Monday February 11th, 2019 - Boston Globe
Friday February 8th, 2019 - New York Times
Friday February 8th, 2019 - The Washington Post
Friday February 8th, 2019 - Times of Israel
The director of a multi-million dollar foundation since her early 20s says it’s time to rip the Band-Aid off worldwide Jewry’s fraught relationship and get to work rebuilding it.
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 - Jewish Philanthropy
Tuesday January 29th, 2019 - Psychology Today
Friday January 25th, 2019 - The Washington Post
Thursday January 17th, 2019 - americantheatre.org
Thursday January 17th, 2019 - CNN
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 - JTA
Wednesday January 9th, 2019 - Boston Herald
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 - Boston Magazine
Thursday January 3rd, 2019 - West Hartford News
Monday December 31st, 2018 - Columbia Spectator
Thursday December 20th, 2018 - The Washington Post
Tuesday December 11th, 2018 - Daily Mail
Monday November 19th, 2018 - npr.org
Friday November 16th, 2018 - Washington Post
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 - baltimoresun.com
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 - NBC24
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 - WTOV9 - FOX
Tuesday November 13th, 2018 - NBC5
Friday November 9th, 2018 - thinkprogress.org
Friday November 2nd, 2018 - mashable.com
Tuesday October 30th, 2018 - The New York Times
Monday October 29th, 2018 - ejewishphilanthropy.com
Thursday October 25th, 2018 - abc10
Thursday October 25th, 2018 - Israel Hayom
‘PM Netanyahu must work to heal Jewish people’s wounds’
Monday October 22nd, 2018
The Ruderman Family Foundation launches a widely covered campaign in Israel
Monday October 22nd, 2018 - www.jewishjournal.org
Thursday October 18th, 2018 - secondnexus.com
Tuesday October 16th, 2018 - Forbes.com
Friday October 5th, 2018 - Jewish Journal
Tuesday September 4th, 2018 - forward.com
Friday August 31st, 2018 - www.makorrishon.co.il
Interview with Shira Ruderman-Israel-American Jewish Relations
Thursday August 23rd, 2018 - forbes.com
Thursday August 2nd, 2018 - cep.org
Monday July 30th, 2018 - bostonglobe.com
Thursday July 26th, 2018 - Jerusalem Post
Friday July 20th, 2018 - The Times of Israel
Friday July 13th, 2018 - Boston Jewish Advocate Jewish Journal
Friday June 8th, 2018 - FoxNews.com
Bourdain and Spade’s suicides spotlight crisis also affecting policemen and firefighters, who are taking their own lives at a greater rate than they are dying in the line of duty. The alarming f
Thursday June 7th, 2018 - US News
Tuesday May 29th, 2018 - wsj.com
Friday May 25th, 2018 - THE TIMES OF ISRAEL
Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 - fox25boston.com
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 - Albuquerque Journal
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 - miamiherald.com
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 - northjersy.com
Wednesday April 25th, 2018 - sun-sentinel.com
Saturday April 14th, 2018 - CEP
Thursday April 12th, 2018 - NY Daily News
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 - USA Today
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 - Boston Herald
Wednesday April 4th, 2018 - ABC News
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 - Bustle.com
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 - ABC News
Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 - The Jerusalem Post
Monday January 22nd, 2018 - elitedaily.com
Thursday January 18th, 2018 - Boston Globe
Wednesday January 17th, 2018 - jpost.com
Thursday January 11th, 2018 - Buzzfeed
Wednesday January 10th, 2018 - jewishboston
Thursday December 28th, 2017
Thursday December 7th, 2017 - Bustle
Tuesday December 5th, 2017 - Israel-American Jewish Relations
Op-ed by Shira Ruderman
Friday December 1st, 2017 - Forbes
Foundation Director Shira Ruderman interviewed in Forbes: “I view awareness of disability as a big asset. Society is built out of many things.”
Thursday November 30th, 2017 - Emmy Magazine
Monday November 27th, 2017 - The Boston Globe
Thursday November 2nd, 2017 - JTA
Monday October 23rd, 2017 - USA Today
Tuesday October 10th, 2017 - sheknows.com
Tuesday October 10th, 2017 - teenvogue.com
Tuesday October 10th, 2017 - texasstandard.org
Wednesday October 4th, 2017 - The Jerusalem Post
Tuesday September 26th, 2017 - Metro US
Monday September 25th, 2017 - Newsweek
Wednesday September 20th, 2017 - NY Times
Friday September 15th, 2017 - NYDailyNews
Friday September 15th, 2017 - BBC
Wednesday September 13th, 2017 - Deadline
Wednesday September 6th, 2017 - Jewish Week
New Ruderman Family Foundation white paper reveals how the road to prison starts in childhood
Tuesday September 5th, 2017 - Boston Herald
Two years ago, a week into the academic year at Clarence Edwards Middle School in Charlestown, an 11-year-old boy was handcuffed while still on his special needs school bus and taken to the police sta
Tuesday September 5th, 2017 - Boston Herald
The highest adolescent suspension and arrest rates in Massachusetts schools are in those that serve students with mental illnesses
Tuesday August 1st, 2017 - MLB News
The PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) Campaign is the first program in professional sports to include children with disabilities, and Tuesday’s event represented the National Down Sy
Tuesday August 1st, 2017 - CBS Baltimore
“We’re just trying to figure out a way to give back to the community outside of baseball, so we’ve been doing this since 2004,” said Orioles head athletic trainer Richie Bancells.
Tuesday August 1st, 2017 - MLB News
”PLAY” became the first program in professional sports to integrate children with disabilities in 2014, per a statement.
Thursday July 13th, 2017 - Jewish Journal
The student should exemplify the values of Rose Ruderman, a kind, compassionate person who consistently sought to improve the lives of friends, family, and members of her community.
Tuesday July 11th, 2017 - Inside Philanthropy
Over the last few years, RFF has emerged as a pioneer in the field of disability inclusion.
Saturday July 8th, 2017 - CBS Radio
”If you don’t give anyone a chance, they’re not ever going to rise to that level.”
Thursday July 6th, 2017 - Rolling Stone
Alec Baldwin’s latest critic isn’t his usual nemesis Donald Trump; the veteran actor is instead being called out by leading disability advocates for his portrayal of a blind novelist in the upcomi
Thursday July 6th, 2017 - The Hollywood Reporter
Alec Baldwin’s latest critic isn’t his usual nemesis Donald Trump; the veteran actor is instead being called out by leading disability advocates for his portrayal of a blind novelist in the upcomi
Thursday July 6th, 2017 - Entertainment Weekl
The Ruderman Family Foundation, an organization advocating on behalf of disabled people, “expressed its disappointment in the casting of Alec Baldwin for the leading role of blind man Bill Oakland i
Thursday July 6th, 2017 - HuffPost
“It’s clear that audiences want to see stories about people with disabilities,” Ruderman said in his statement. “And it’s about time we start actually casting the thousands of available, tal
Thursday July 6th, 2017 - PA Movie
Criticism first came from The Ruderman Family Foundation, an American philanthropic organisation that fights for the inclusion of disabled people.
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 - Variety
The Ruderman Family Foundation, a leading organization advocating for disability rights, spoke out against the film, accusing it of “crip-face” — a comparison to blackface — in having Baldwin
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 - Los Angeles Times
”Alec Baldwin in ‘Blind’ is just the latest example of treating disability as a costume,” Jay Ruderman, the foundation’s president, said in a statement. “We no longer find it acceptable fo
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 - The Guardian
”The film Blind finds the actor portraying a blind novelist, earning the ire of the Ruderman Family Foundation, a prominent disability organization
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 - IMDb
“We no longer find it acceptable for white actors to portray black characters. Disability as a costume needs to also become universally unacceptable.”
Thursday June 29th, 2017 - J POST
”http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Survey-Most-Israelis-favor-religious-pluralism-498223″
Thursday June 22nd, 2017 - J POST
”http://www.timesofisrael.com/actress-marlee-matlin-teaches-tolerance-and-how-to-sign-tel-aviv-during-israel-tour/”
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 - J POST
”The Ruderman Family Foundation honors Marlee Matlin, an actress and advocate who spent the past three decades breaking any barrier that stood before her..“
Tuesday June 20th, 2017 - ABC
”It is heartbreaking and unacceptable that Charleena Lyles died at the hands of those she had called on to help her,” said Jay Ruderman, president of the Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation, w
Friday June 2nd, 2017 - The New York Times
”If you’re going to have people trained, you have to follow through,” said Jay Ruderman of the Ruderman Family Foundation, a Boston-based charity that aids and advocates for people with disabili
Sunday May 28th, 2017 - J Post
”The $100,000 award will be given to the Oscar winner on behalf of the Ruderman Family Foundation for her work promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in Hollywood.“
Thursday May 18th, 2017 - The Bay Area Reporter
”Deaf actors Josh Feldman, left, and Shoshana Stern star in “The Chances,” a soon-to-be-released streaming series.“
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 - The New York Times
”Today, segregation and limiting the movement of disabled persons in public spaces is commonplace and accepted.
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 - Jerusalem Post
”In a new research paper, Prof. Pamela Nadell looks at the intrepid Jewish women who fought for equality.
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 - Jerusalem Post
”‘With half of the Jewish world out of Israel, we have to think about them and the ramifications of our decisions, including our legislation, on them. In the end, we are one nation.’
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 - Jerusalem Post
”A rise in antisemitism in the United States, coupled with US President Donald Trump’s controversial rise to power has caused varying degrees of tension among American Jewry.
Wednesday May 10th, 2017 - Jerusalem Post
”Now in its 4th year, the Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies offers Israeli students a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of their US counterparts and live the American (Jewish) Dre
Tuesday April 25th, 2017 - Boston Herald
”Matlin, who won a best-actress Oscar in 1987 for her performance in “Children of a Lesser God,” first swung by the Ruderman Family Foundation, a Newton-based organization that promotes disabili
Thursday April 13th, 2017 - The Daily Beast
I live in a world that fears my skin color and doesn’t want to understand how my brain works.
Sunday April 2nd, 2017 - JTA
”The Arab-Israeli conflict will not be solved in Washington, or Paris, or New York.”
Sunday April 2nd, 2017 - Yediot America (Hebrew)
{MK Mickey Levy:] “It was wonderful to see the strength and unity at AIPAC, but the purpose of the trip was to find ways to build a bridge between American Jews and the State of Israel.”
Sunday April 2nd, 2017 - JTA
”The Arab-Israeli conflict will not be solved in Washington, or Paris, or New York.”
Friday March 31st, 2017 - Jerusalem Post
”During this crucial time, when America’s entire political culture has been turned upside down and many Jews are feeling threatened, it is so important for members of Knesset to be here in the Uni
Friday March 31st, 2017 - Times of Israel
”Where there was little disagreement among the Israeli lawmakers was the importance of maintaining and strengthening ties between Jews in Israel and their often more secular American counterparts, e
Thursday March 30th, 2017 - The Algemeiner
”During a town hall meeting near Boston on Wednesday, four Israeli Knesset members — from across the political spectrum — each gave powerful responses to an audience member who questioned the Je
Thursday March 30th, 2017 - Boston Globe
”One-third of the Knesset’s members have now visited Boston through the Ruderman Family Foundation program, Ruderman said.”
Thursday March 30th, 2017 - Religion News Servic
”So, here’s the hidden bipartisan conversation: Israeli Judaism and American Judaism.”
Wednesday March 29th, 2017 - Associated Press
”Where there was little disagreement among the Israeli lawmakers was the importance of maintaining and strengthening ties between Jews in Israel and their often more secular American counterparts, e
Monday March 20th, 2017 - IDF Radio (Galei Tzahal)
”The Ruderman report on Alex’s death and others like it was born out of frustration over what the report’s creators see as a disregard for the victims.”
Tuesday March 14th, 2017 - Huffington Post
”The Ruderman report on Alex’s death and others like it was born out of frustration over what the report’s creators see as a disregard for the victims.”
Tuesday March 14th, 2017 - Associated Press
“People with disabilities have the right to travel just like everyone. The accommodations required by people with disabilities, whether it is a service animal or physical device, should be understoo
Wednesday March 8th, 2017 - Times of Israel
”Israeli clip highlights hypocrisy of a society that ostensibly supports those who are different while pushing them away from public spaces”
Wednesday March 8th, 2017 - Jerusalem Post
”People with Disabilities in Israel Ask To ‘Make Room for Us’ in Viral Video”
Friday March 3rd, 2017 - The Washington Post
Friday March 3rd, 2017 - Stars and Stripes
Friday March 3rd, 2017 - Fox 25 WFXT
Wednesday March 1st, 2017
BROOKLINE — Five members of the Israeli parliament held a town hall-style discussion Wednesday night with Jews from Greater Boston to address growing anti-Semitism and strengthen the future of the A
Wednesday March 1st, 2017 - Fox 25 Boston
”IBM teamed up with the local Ruderman Family Foundation after the non-profit published a study in January.”
Monday February 27th, 2017 - Washington Post
”This year, she was honored with the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion for her advocacy for people with disabilities..”
Friday February 24th, 2017 - Los Angeles Times
”The Ruderman Family Foundation, an internationally recognized organization that advocates for people with disabilities, honored her with its Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion this year.”
Friday February 24th, 2017 - eJewish Philanthropy
”In 1987, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Marlee Matlin the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her heralding performance in the film Children of a Lesser God, symbo
Thursday February 23rd, 2017 - The Times of Israel
”In the decades since, the Jewish actress has combined a busy film and TV career with work on a range of issues, from AIDS to economic inequality. Matlin, 51, was recognized this week with the Ruder
Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 - Jewish Broadcasting Service
[FAST FORWARD TO 5:37] “The Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion is recognized during the daily JBS News Update.”
Thursday February 16th, 2017 - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
”Due to this kind of work, Bezalel in December won the $50,000 Ruderman Prize in Inclusion, which recognizes organizations that foster the full inclusion of people with disabilities. The Ruderman
Monday February 6th, 2017 - Blasting News
”A self-driving car can get people around those barriers. According to the study released by the Ruderman Family Foundation, 2 million people would have expanded employment opportunities.”
Sunday February 5th, 2017 - The Times of Israel
[Jay Ruderman:] “Younger people overwhelmingly embrace inclusion of all people and frown on segregation. If we stay comfortable with excluding a fifth of our community, our young people will turn aw
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 - Haaretz
”Jay Ruderman, who runs a family foundation that focuses on strengthening ties between Israeli and Diaspora Jews, thinks that scenario is still very far away. ‘This is not 1930s Germany,’ he say
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 - Disability Scoop
”In a study released by the Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation this month, researchers found self-driving cars would dramatically improve the lives of residents with disabilities by making it e
Friday January 27th, 2017 - The Jerusalem Post
”The report, titled “Israel – a Unifying or a Divisive Issue among American Jews?” was published by the Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies at the University of Haifa and written by A
Friday January 27th, 2017 - eJewish Philanthropy
”‘The American Jewish community and Israeli society exist in very different realities and these differences have been shaping the worldviews of these two communities,’ said Jay Ruderman, Preside
Thursday January 26th, 2017 - The Jewish Press
”Published by the Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies at the University of Haifa, the study claims that Israel plays neither a distinctively unifying nor patently divisive role in American-
Thursday January 26th, 2017 - Teen Vogue
»”According to The Post, police officers shot and killed 963 people last year. A quarter of those were having a mental health crisis. A 2016 report released by the Ruderman Family Foundation says t
Thursday January 26th, 2017 - ISRAEL21c
”TOM:Israel 2017, held in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, was the largest makeathon in world history and the first international makeathon in the growing global movement which expan
Thursday January 26th, 2017 - Public News Service
”Nearly 6 million people with disabilities have difficulty finding transportation, and Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation, said this population needs to be part of the discuss
Sunday January 22nd, 2017 - Boston Herald
”In a study released by the Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation last week, researchers found self-driving cars would dramatically improve the lives of disabled residents by making it easier and
Thursday January 19th, 2017 - Builder
”According to ‘Self Driving Cars: The Impact on People with Disabilities’, driver-less technology can help address the bigger issues many Americans with disabilities face, including limited acce
Wednesday January 18th, 2017 - Curbed
”According to a new report, Self-Driving Cars: The Impact on People with Disabilities, released yesterday by the Ruderman Family Foundation and Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE), the potenti
Wednesday January 18th, 2017 - Forbes
”Karin Willison, disability editor at The Mighty, a thoughtful disability rights website, has a good summary of this issue in a recent post on Ms. Streep’s comments. Ms. Willison references a Rude
Wednesday January 18th, 2017 - NBC KSNV News
” A new whitepaper from Securing America’s Future Energy (a think tank devoted to weaning the U.S. off of oil) and the Ruderman Family Foundation shows that autonomous vehicles will allow 2,000,00
Tuesday January 17th, 2017 - International Business Times
“Roughly half of the Americans who are killed by the police suffered from some kind of mental disability, according to a March 2016 report from the Ruderman Family Foundation, an organization advo
Tuesday January 17th, 2017 - Metro
“Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation published a study detailing how self-driving cars could open up two million job opportunities for people with disabilities, and reduce annual healthcare expe
Monday October 5th, 2015 - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Unimpeded by traditional nonprofit boards, philanthropists are often much more free to push for policy changes than the organizations they support.
Friday September 11th, 2015 - The New York Times
”I feel the wealth should be spent judiciously,” said Mr. Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation in Boston. “The social impact we’re trying to have is going to affect the famil
Thursday August 13th, 2015 - Non-Profit Quarterly
Not only is our foundation active on Twitter, I’m personally active. I use it to both broadcast and listen. As a result, I am much closer to the discussion in the communities I’m trying to influen