The Colgate University Jewish Union (CJU) and fellow students held a vigil on Wednesday, October 11, following Hamas attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip on Saturday, October 7. from Colgate Memorial Chapel in a moment of remembrance and heard reflections from CJU leaders and other students. Senior Jackson Fox, in partnership with CJU, led the effort to put on the event. Fox also spoke at the vigil. “It’s important to come together tonight to be there for people who are hurting, here and thousands of miles away,” Fox said. “Even though there may be a great physical distance…
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By Yolande KnellBBC News, JerusalemJune 20, 2023Legend, The Armenian community has been present in Jerusalem for centuriesWearing black peaked headdresses and long robes, a procession of Armenian priests is led along the stone streets of Jerusalem’s Old City by two men in suits, wearing felt tarboush hats and carrying ceremonial walking canes.Quietly, apart from the beating of the sticks, they parade through the Church of the Holy Sepulcher to pray. Today, Jerusalem is at the heart of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. But Armenians have been here since the 4th century, when their country was the first to adopt…
As Michael Coan, associate professor of jewelry design at the New York Fashion Institute of Technology, says: “Humans have contemplated, studied, and applied these shapes and proportions over millennia, and they have come to acquire a kind of “divine” importance. . Thus, a cross has a deeply rooted meaning and place in our consciousness – which predates what modern history has assigned to it.In other words, the cross had a particular shape, common to all humanity, long before records began. And even in its Christian form, its dimensions can reveal more about the wearer, such as which branch of the…
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean yesterday to deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or expand this war. Forces in the area include the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), with its 8 squadrons of attack and support aircraft, and the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), as well as the Arleigh. Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). Efforts to strengthen…
SAN FRANCISCO, October 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) recognized the CEO of Censia Talent Intelligence, Joanna Rileyas one of 2023’s Most Outstanding Entrepreneurs at its Builders and Innovators Summit at Healdsburg, California. Goldman Sachs selected Riley from a pool of candidates from various industries for the two-day event. Riley is a seasoned entrepreneur, advocate and mentor for technology diversity. She has successfully led several companies in public and private exits. She founded Censia to revolutionize the way companies recruit talent. Its AI platform is a true intelligence system for businesses, predictively matching in-demand individuals to opportunities at scale.…
The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) brought the lights, cameras and big screen action to the Southport Corridor for its opening night on October 11. The second annual event helped celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Chicago Film Festival, kicking off 11 days of international film screenings and industry events outside the Music Box Theater. Party attendees saw short films on an outdoor screen, live music from Chicago artists, a red carpet for filmmakers, and enjoyed food and crafts from local vendors. “It’s great to be outside and see a lot of people and a lot of enthusiasm,” said CIFF…
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities on Wednesday announced fines totaling 1.67 million euros ($1.81 million) to local branches… ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities on Wednesday announced fines totaling 1.67 million euros ($1.81 million) against local branches of two U.S. healthcare and consumer products giants for alleged violation of the profit cap imposed under the cost of living crisis. The Development Ministry said Johnson & Johnson Hellas was fined 1 million euros and Colgate-Palmolive Hellas was fined 672,000 euros. He did not provide further details about the alleged violations. The fines were imposed under a law passed in July…
Designer Despina Kotsis (left), 23, was thrilled when her designs were selected for use in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.” Photo courtesy of Despina Kotsis Subscribe to our amNY Sports e-newsletter to get news and coverage of your favorite teams’ games A young Greek-American designer from Brooklyn got her first big break earlier this year when her designs hit the big screen. Despina Kotsis, a 23-year-old designer from Bay Ridge, has made a name for herself by blending her Greek heritage with modern streetwear. She reached a new level of recognition this summer when her designs were included in…
The Melting Pot of America is full of plenty of cool cultural festivals in Delaware that will add some extra flavor to your life this summer. Here’s a look at festivals across the First State that celebrate different heritages. Whether it’s planning a wedding or winning the NBA MVP two times in a row, Greeks love to dream big. The proof with the rice pudding. The 48th annual Holy Trinity Greek Festival is a six-day celebration of Greek heritage that offers plenty of good excuses not to leave on an empty stomach. There are also curbside takeout options. Looking for…
More than six in ten Americans (63%) believe that businesses overall have a somewhat or extremely positive impact on people’s lives, representing an increase of seven percentage points since 2022, according to a survey from Bentley University and from Gallup. When asked specifically about small and large businesses, 85% of Americans say small businesses have a somewhat or extremely positive impact on people’s lives, compared to 42% who say the same about large businesses. ###Integratable### results for the Bentley-Gallup Business in Society study are based on online survey responses collected May 8-15, 2023 from 5,458 U.S. adults via the Gallup…