The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-siegal/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michael Siegal | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-siegal/ 32 32 Former general Doron Almog elected to lead Jewish Agency, calls for Jewish unity https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-general-doron-almog-elected-to-lead-jewish-agency-calls-for-jewish-unity/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:22:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795693&preview=true&preview_id=2795693 IDF commander-turned-disability activist takes over quasi-governmental group after yearlong search for new chair; stresses Jewish pride and centrality of Israel in inaugural speech

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]]> Former general Doron Almog tapped to head Jewish Agency, ending lengthy search https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-general-doron-almog-tapped-to-head-jewish-agency-ending-lengthy-search/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:56:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2782239 Former commander who later opened a center for the disabled largely seen as a consensus candidate to replace Isaac Herzog, who left the semi-governmental group a year ago

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]]> US Federations’ GA was part pep rally, part training session, part reunion https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-federations-ga-was-part-pep-rally-part-training-session-part-reunion/ Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:02:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1090698 Collaboration emerged as key for leaders gearing up with new programs and new methods of outreach to disaffected young Jews

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]]> US Jewish groups support new Iran sanctions bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-groups-support-new-iran-sanctions-bill/ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:05:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=794790 Legislation includes support for an Israeli strike, should Israel take 'military action in legitimate self-defense'

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]]> The best way to hook a Jewish family is through its tots https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-best-way-to-hook-a-jewish-family-is-through-its-tots/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 19:53:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=767466 Studies suggest Jewish preschool can play a vital role not just in education, but in connecting families to Jewish community

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]]> Jewish Federations call for free Jewish preschool https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-federations-call-for-free-jewish-preschool/ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:21:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=725728 Jerry Silverman and Michael Siegal aim to 'dramatically widen the pipeline of families entering Jewish life'

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]]> Jewish groups join effort to help tornado victims https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-join-effort-to-help-tornado-victims/ Wed, 22 May 2013 03:11:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=516192 'We are numb with grief, and yet inspired by the heroic resilience of the people of Oklahoma,' says Reform leader

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]]> Obama’s Israel visit wins over Jews at home https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-israel-visit-wins-over-jews-at-home/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:52:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=429254 Every side of the American Jewish debate over Israeli-Palestinian peace found something to cheer about

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]]> Jewish federations praise fiscal cliff agreement for sparing America’s ‘most vulnerable’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-federations-praise-fiscal-cliff-agreement-for-sparing-americas-most-vulnerable/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:38:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=331344 Besides preventing tax hike, bill staves off cuts, maintains charitable contribution tax deduction for 'critical community-based services,’ umbrella group says

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]]> Michael Siegal nominated to head Jewish federations https://www.timesofisrael.com/michael-siegal-nominated-to-head-jewish-federations/ Wed, 16 May 2012 07:08:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=101826 The chairman and CEO of Olympic Steel is the current board chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

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