Raje

Raje is an honorary title of a King or Nobleman (i.e. "your majesty") in India. In India, south Indian states were ruled by the royal Indian dynasties whose rulers were addressed by the people as Raje.

In Maharashtra, Shivaji was addressed as King or Raje. Also, other clans of the Maratha community put Raje before their original clan name; RajeBhosale, RajeShirke, RajeMahadik, etc.

In states like Rajasthan, Rajput community chiefs are known by titles such as Maharawal, Rana, and Maharana, which are the equivalent as Raje or Maharaja.

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Gateways (organization)

Gateways is an international organization whose self-declared mission is it to "raise Jewish consciousness."

Origins

Gateways was founded in 1998 by Rabbi Mordechai Suchard with the stated goal of "providing opportunities for Jews to unlock the treasure of their heritage through dynamic educational and social programs." The organization is based in Monsey, New York, USA. It began as an American offshoot of Arachim (meaning "values"), an Israeli Judaism outreach organization founded in 1979. Funding for Gateways is entirely from individual donors.

Programs

The programs educate in Jewish values and traditions." Gateways often joins with other organizations to co-sponsor events.

Programs include: