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First Friday - One World Through Art

I am pleased to inform you that our Jewish Federation will be a sponsor of the May 1st First Friday in Downtown Las Vegas as part of a special effort by the First Friday organizers and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.  For the first time, the Jewish community will be represent…

Governor's Yom Hashoah Observance

Governor Brian Sandoval hosted a very special and meaningful Yom Hashoah-Holocaust Memorial Day Observance in the Governor’s Mansion as part of the day’s program.  More than 45 Holocaust Survivors from Las Vegas were in attendance thanks to the generosity of Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Ad…

Jewish Community Advocacy Day in Carson City

This was a very memorable and meaningful week for our Jewish Federation as we sponsored our Jewish Community Advocacy Day to the State Capitol in Carson City.  More than two dozen Jewish Federation and Jewish community leaders, including several of our community’s Rabbis, participated in …

Mitzvah Day Thank You Letter

To Marni,

I would like to thank you and everyone responsible for the Passover gift box. It was very thoughtful and greatly appreciated. I would also mention the two young men, Uri and Levi, who volunteered to deliver the gift boxes. I enjoyed speaking with them. Also, thank you for the addi…

Weizmann Institute International Physics

Dear Elliot, 

I would like to offer my gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the physics tournament.  Our trip certainly wouldn't have been possible without the generous contribution from The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, and you have my sincerest thanks.  My goal was to plac…