The Passing of Bob Gordon z”l
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear friend and colleague, Bob Gordon z”l, passed away on Monday morning. Bob was a kind, gentle, generous and humble man whose great acts of loving kindness often went unrecognized – the way he wanted it to be. “Bob Gordon held a very special place both in […]
“Let My People Go!”
As we reflect on the story of Passover and its themes of freedom and resilience, we are reminded of the lasting power of this history to educate, inspire, and guide future generations. When Jacob Birnbaum first insisted that the phrase “Let My People Go” be used as a central slogan of the Soviet Jewry movement at an SSSJ […]
SJMEP Launch Event
On March 4, 2026, our organization launched in New York with an evening of learning and community, highlighting this powerful history and its relevance today. The program was emceed by Tessa Veksler and included a keynote presentation by Izabella Tabarovsky, followed by a panel discussion with leaders from our partner organizations, and comments by Leo […]