Month: April 2025

Orthodox Jewish Trans Advocate Rabbi Mike Moskowitz to Be Featured Speaker at Eshel’s Parent Retreat, May 8-11, 2025, at Pearlstone Center, MD; Launches Ad Campaign

NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During this unsettling moment when LGBTQ+ individuals, and especially those who are trans, feel threatened, Eshel (www.eshelonline.org) is releasing a Trans Resource Guide in response to the many calls of anxiety, panic, and uncertainty from Orthodox Jewish LGBTQ+ individuals and their parents.

To address parents’ concerns and fears in the current anti-trans climate, Eshel has invited Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, as featured speaker at its Parent Retreat at the Pearlstone Conference Center in Reisterstown, MD on May 8-11, 2025. Moskowitz, who has three ordinations from ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas, became a trans advocate when a young person in his family came out as trans. Reporters are invited to attend and cover.

Eshel’s Trans Resource Guide features legislative, legal, medical, financial, mental health national and state resources, as well as opportunities for volunteer and allyship.

In addition, the nonprofit is kicking off a “We all belong” advertising campaign series that is an open letter to the Orthodox Jewish community.

“This year’s Parent Retreat takes on even more immediacy given that we serve a large number of parents of trans individuals in addition to the entire queer community,” said Miryam Kabakov, Eshel’s co-founder and Executive Director. “We are fortifying the entire community with resources to help them feel less vulnerable and alone.

“The Parent Retreat is a unique opportunity for parents at all stages of their journey to gather, receive support and create community, which is especially important since parents share a distinct concern about their families’ acceptance by the Orthodox Jewish community,” Kabakov added.

Please contact me for a copy of the Resource Guide, and for interviews with Kabakov, Rabbi Moskowitz, and parents either at the Pearlsone Center or via Zoom or phone.

Eshel:

Eshel’s mission is to build LGBTQ+ inclusive Orthodox Jewish communities. Eshel envisions a world where LGBTQ+ people and their families are full participants in the Orthodox community of their choice. It envisions a world where LGBTQ+ people and their families are full participants in the Orthodox community of their choice. 

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Menu-priced pizzas are half off from April 21-27

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Domino’s Pizza Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, is springing a great deal on customers: all menu-priced pizzas ordered online are 50% off from April 21-27, just in time for the new season.

“Springtime is here, in more ways than one! The weather isn’t the only thing warming up – so are Domino’s pizza ovens, as we’ve just launched another great offer for customers,” said Frank Garrido, Domino’s executive vice president – chief restaurant officer. “Whether you want a casual weeknight dinner in, or a fun weekend gathering with friends and family, our half-off pizza deal is a fantastic one to take advantage of. Domino’s offers six delicious crust options – Hand Tossed, Handmade Pan, Crunchy Thin, gluten-free, New York Style, and Parmesan Stuffed Crust – as well as a variety of Specialty Pizzas, which are sure to satisfy any pizza craving.”

Customers can select Domino’s 50% off deal when they order on www.dominos.com or via Domino’s mobile app.

About Domino’s Pizza^®
Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 21,300 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $19.1 billion in 2024. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 85% of U.S. retail sales in 2024 via digital channels and has developed many innovative ordering platforms.

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COLONIA, N.J., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As we enter the Easter season—a time of renewal, hope, and the promise of eternal life—Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark warmly invites the community to experience the sacred peace and spiritual beauty of Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum. Join us for a special Open House Weekend on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at our award-winning location at 53 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the newly constructed Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection, a modern, church-like facility designed to inspire prayer, reflection, and remembrance. The mausoleum features 18 exquisite works of sacred art, including a powerful statue of the Resurrected Christ, elegant marble crypts, glass-front cremation niches, and a breathtaking stained-glass dome above the altar in the Chapel of the Resurrection, inspired by the Holy Spirit. Beneath the dome rests a marble altar adorned with bronze statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Twelve Apostles, commemorating Pentecost.

This peaceful and spiritually enriching space also includes the newly opened Chapel of the Ascension, a serene area dedicated exclusively to cremation interments, featuring a striking stained-glass image of Christ ascending into Heaven.

Throughout the weekend, our caring and professional Memorial Planning Advisors will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about:

• Burial and cremation options
   
• Traditional and cremation memorialization
   
• Interest-free financing plans available exclusively during this Open House

With a scheduled price increase beginning April 28, this is a limited-time opportunity for families to secure burial arrangements at 2024 pricing with flexible, budget-friendly payment options.

Appointments are not required, but space is limited. To help us welcome you with personalized care, we encourage you to complete the brief form online at: 
www.rcancem.org/open-house-weekend-saint-gertrude

Let this Easter season be the beginning of peace of mind for you and your family. Visit Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum and discover a sacred space where faith, legacy, and eternal hope meet.

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live.” — John 11:25

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SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In connection with the SolarPlaza Asset Management North America (AMNA) 2025 conference this week in San Diego, SOLV Energy announced today that asset owners had selected the company to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for nearly 4.8 GW (gigawatts) of solar projects since AMNA 2024. The new projects being operated and maintained by SOLV Energy include plants owned by longstanding customers, such as Intersect Power and SB Energy, as well as new customers including Greenalia and Matrix Renewables. In addition to providing comprehensive O&M services, SOLV Energy has expanded its aftermarket and technical service capabilities, which is underscored by the company’s signing of several repair and remediation contracts for large projects in Texas and California over the past twelve months.

SOLV Energy provides O&M services to more than 17 GW of utility-scale solar and storage projects in North America. The company’s comprehensive O&M service offering includes plant management and control, performance monitoring, preventative and corrective maintenance and vegetation management for both SOLV Energy-built and third party-built PV, BESS and substation facilities. Value-added services designed to maximize the performance of customers’ assets include:

• NETA-compliant acceptance and maintenance testing, repairs, and upgrades for HV equipment;
• In-house SCADA solutions including retrofits utilizing off-the-shelf products currently installed on over 18 GW of sites across the country;
• In-house Tech Training, Performance Engineering and Safety Managers;
• Availability guarantees as a standard contract provision; and
• Remote monitoring and control of over 140 sites from 24-7 NERC-compliant Operations and Control Center in San Diego.

SOLV Energy also offers emergency response to repair and replace major components such as inverters, EBOS and modules, resulting from equipment malfunctions, recalls and weather damage, as well as repowering services supported by the company’s nationwide construction teams.

SOLV Energy seeks to be a long-term partner to its customers by providing an integrated suite of services throughout the lifecycle of their projects. “Our lifecycle approach gives us the capabilities, experience and operating data to help our customers design projects, select equipment, and establish integrated systems that maximize energy generation and minimize down time,” said George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy. Mr. Hershman added, “Working with SOLV, our customers have access to a robust team that not only provides industry leading O&M services, but also provides advice and options to enhance the performance of projects through continuous collaboration with our EPC, commissioning and SCADA teams.”

Members of the SOLV Energy team will be on-site at the Solarplaza AMNA conference on April 23 and 24. Jaya Mallineni, a Performance Engineering Manager at SOLV Energy, will participate in a panel discussing strategies to monitor, diagnose and mitigate poor DC performance on Thursday, April 24 at 11:15am PT.

About SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance and repowering. The company has constructed more than 500 power plants representing 20 GWdc of generating capacity since it was founded in 2008, and provides O&M services under long-term agreements to operating power plants representing over 17 GWdc of generating capacity.  SOLV Energy specializes in designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar and battery storage projects and related T&D infrastructure for leading independent power producers across North America. The company seeks to be a long-term partner to its customers by providing value-added services throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects.  To learn more, visit solvenergy.com.

Media Contact
Scarlett Chepke, SOLV Energy
schepke@solvenergy.com
858.815.2414

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Celebrating Earth Day’s ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ theme with technology that makes energy efficiency accessible in everyday life

ISTANBUL, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the world unites behind the call for renewable energy under this year’s Earth Day theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ Beko, Europe’s No.1 home appliance manufacturer, is reinforcing its commitment to energy efficiency with its innovative EnergySpin washing machine technology.

Celebrated by over a billion people across nearly 200 countries every 22 April, Earth Day 2025 calls for a tripling of global renewable energy generation by 2030 – an ambitious goal that requires both systemic change and individual action. With home energy consumption playing a crucial role in this transition, energy-efficient appliances have become essential to a more sustainable future.

EnergySpin technology in Beko’s washing machines represents a significant advancement in home energy efficiency, thanks to its innovative drum movement, achieving up to 35 percent energy savings* in comparison to the company’s traditional washing machines in everyday wash programmes – not just in eco mode. By optimising energy use across all settings, EnergySpin ensures that sustainability is built into everyday routines, while maintaining washing performance and aspiring to a sustainable future.

Sustainable manufacturing

Beko’s commitment to efficiency extends beyond its products to its manufacturing facilities. The company has dramatically increased its installed renewable energy capacity, reaching 90.2 MWp by the end of 2024- almost doubling its original 2030 target of 50 MWp. Beko’s factories – powered by AI, machine learning, and IoT – are benchmarks for sustainable manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Following its plants in Romania and Eskişehir, Beko’s Ankara Dishwasher Plant has also been recognised by the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, for its leadership in advanced, sustainable manufacturing.

“Addressing global energy challenges requires every sector to be part of the solution,” said Akın Garzanlı, CMO at Beko. “Sustainability is not only about developing energy-efficient products but also about producing them responsibly. By integrating AI and digitalisation into our production, we optimise resource use while reducing waste. At the same time, our technologies such as EnergySpin empower consumers to reduce energy consumption without requiring them to sacrifice performance or convenience.”

As energy costs rise globally, Beko’s energy-efficient appliances provide a practical solution – helping consumers find a way to reduce both their environmental footprint and their energy bills, making sustainability an easy choice.

Global recognition

Beko’s leadership in clean energy and efficiency has been recognised internationally. With a score of 89/100, the company retained its top position in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (S&P CSA) in the household durables (DHP) sector for the sixth year in a row as of November 22nd, 2024. The company was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year in 2024. Additionally, Beko ranked first in the Real Leaders Top Impact Companies of 2025, underscoring its leadership in sustainable innovation.

With the rise of renewable energy technologies and increasing awareness of climate issues, energy-efficient home appliances offer a simple yet powerful way for consumers to take part in the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

^{* In addition to the Eco 40-60 program (declaration program) the energy consumption of Cottons, Synthetics, Xpress/Super Express, Delicates, Mix, Handwash, Wool, Darkcare, and Outdoor/Sports programs is up to 35% less compared to the Beko WTV 9636 XS0 washing machine, without compromising washing performance. EnergySpin is also available in Coldwash, 20°C, Drum Clean, and Downloaded programs.}

ABOUT BEKO 

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of over 50,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions—including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.6 billion Euros in 2024. Beko’s 30 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 3,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the sixth consecutive year (based on the results dated 22 November 2024) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.** Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’  

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NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Creativity and innovation are essential to finding extraordinary solutions to abnormal problems. Now more than ever we must continue finding creative solutions to protect the world’s most vulnerable children from the excruciating pain of war, dispossession and destruction of their last hope: a quality education. The current humanitarian and development funding levels are falling. However, with creativity we can prevent further deterioration and instead turn towards an upward direction.

With bold, innovative action and connected problem-solving in a world of abundance we can better connect the dots between donors, governments, the private sector, UN agencies, civil society and other key partners to unleash our wealth of humanity towards those in unwanted scarcity: the world’s most vulnerable children whose only wealth is their hope for a quality education.

In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus published his groundbreaking theory, “On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres.” His new ideas sparked a revolution by placing the Sun – rather than the Earth – at the centre of our solar system.

We need a Copernican Revolution of our own today – one guided by data, evidence, creativity and innovation, and the highest of all values: empathy. We can then deliver on the reforms envisioned in the UN80 Initiative, Pact for the Future and other initiatives designed to reimagine the delivery of humanitarian aid. In short, we must place children at the center of our universe and use education as our single most powerful instrument to tap their vast potential. Only then can their hope turn into reality.

Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises in the United Nations, is embracing evidence-driven reforms to streamline our operations and ensure every donor dollar creates a positive impact on the lives of children caught on the frontlines of conflict, climate change and forced displacement. With the lowest overhead costs, we are lean, agile and fast-acting, and we place children and adolescents in emergencies and protracted crises at the center of everything we do.

Our work – and our value proposition – is driven by data and evidence to achieve optimal results and impact. Let’s start with the growing needs. When ECW became operational in 2017, it was estimated that approximately 75 million crisis-affected children needed education support. Today, with violent conflicts in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, horrific shocks from climate change-related natural disasters, and a unprecedented rise in human displacement and migration, that number has skyrocketed to nearly a quarter of a billion – 234 million to be precise.  

Data also tell us that a lack of quality education – especially across the Global South – is costing us trillions of dollars in lost opportunities every year. “Limited educational opportunities and barriers for girls cost the world economy between US$15 trillion and US$30 trillion. In nine countries, the cost of out-of-school children was estimated to be greater than the value of an entire year of GDP growth,” according to the World Bank.

Additionally, investing US$1 in early childhood education can generate returns as high as US$17 for the most disadvantaged children worldwide. Imagine the impact every dollar could have in creating a million more opportunities for the world’s most vulnerable children.

Given the current funding environment, we must embrace our creative problem-solving and solutions orientation. Besides revisiting budgets and finding human-centred solutions to those left furthest behind, another creative approach toward resource mobilization comes from impact investments. Through partnerships with visionary businesses like Swiss Cantonal Banks and Tribe Impact Capital LLP, Education Cannot Wait is able to connect private capital with public goods as a driving force toward long-term economic growth, resilience and security. With the ability to crowd-in resources and expertise, pool funds and broker partnerships, ECW is igniting global reform to deliver on a development sector, such as education, in humanitarian crises with coordination, speed and impact.

Together with our strategic donor partners, ECW is reimagining the way we deliver life-saving education supports on the frontlines of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. One thing is certain, by following Copernicus’ evidence-based vision – and placing children at the center of our collective efforts – we can make the seemingly impossible possible – provided that we all do our part keeping our eyes on what really matters: those left furthest behind and every child’s right to a quality education – especially when this is their very last hope. By transforming their lives through a quality education, we empower them to arise from their suffering and become creative and innovative contributors to their society and, indeed, all of humanity.

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