New York, USA / Timesnewswire / September 25, 2026 – As the first golden autumn leaves drift down, the magical aura of Halloween has quietly spread across streets and neighborhoods. For life-loving parents, Halloween is not only kids’ joyous Trick-or-Treat celebration, but also a warm chance to build festive vibes for the whole family. Embracing the rich autumn atmosphere, renowned children’s apparel brand Arshiner recently launched its pre-Halloween campaign themed “Spooktacularly You”. Blending softness and creativity, the brand unlocks festive wardrobes for families early on, letting magic and comfort come together perfectly this fall.
Dark Elves & Fairy-Tale Princesses: Steal the Spotlight at Parties
For this wildly imaginative holiday, a dramatic dress is undoubtedly the star of the wardrobe. Arshiner’s classic black polka-dot tulle Tally dress stands out as an ideal Halloween pick. Made with a soft cotton-blend lining and double-layer mesh tulle, it delivers the mysterious charm of a dark little princess while staying gentle and skin-friendly. For families who prefer a sweeter style, the red bow-tie princess dress serves as the perfect party outfit. Its square neckline and A-line ruffled tulle make girls look as lively as little sprites while running through pumpkin patches or joining family gatherings. The thoughtfully designed elastic waist allows kids to freely enjoy candies and games.
Warmth Meets Creativity: DIY Sweatshirts for the Trick-or-Treat Trip
In late September across North America, temperatures swing sharply between morning and night. Beyond fancy dresses, a practical Halloween-themed sweatshirt is a must-have. Arshiner’s hooded fleece vest sweatshirt has become this year’s hit style. It features a windproof outer shell made of 100% polyester and luxuriously soft fleece lining to keep kids warm all day long. The relaxed cut fully accommodates kids’ active movements. The most delightful detail is its clean, pocket-free front panel — perfect for DIY projects. Children can apply Halloween iron-on patches, hand paint or add embroidery, crafting their one-of-a-kind “Spooktacularly You” look by themselves.
As the brand slogan goes: “Magic in Every Moment. Comfort in Every Wear.” This Halloween, whether dressing up as a dark little witch or a sweet fairy princess, Arshiner lets girls unleash their imagination freely while staying warm and cozy.
Pre-orders are now fully open. Parents eager to grab the first batch of festive essentials may shop early on Arshiner’s official website and amp up the Halloween atmosphere ahead of time!
Brandon, MB, Sep 25, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Upgrading QuickBooks can provide businesses with improved features, enhanced security, and better overall performance. However, many upgrade-related issues stem from insufficient preparation rather than the upgrade process itself. QuickBooksUsers.com is helping users take a proactive approach with practical guidance designed to ensure smooth and successful QuickBooks upgrades.
Whether moving to a newer version of QuickBooks Desktop or transitioning to an updated environment, preparation plays a critical role in minimizing downtime and reducing the risk of data-related complications.
“Most QuickBooks upgrade problems can be avoided with proper planning,” said a spokesperson for QuickBooksUsers.com. “A few preparation steps before upgrading can save businesses significant time and help prevent disruptions to daily operations.”
One of the most important steps is verifying software and hardware compatibility. Businesses should confirm that their operating systems, network environments, and third-party applications support the version of QuickBooks they plan to install. Compatibility checks can help identify potential issues before they affect users.
Creating reliable backups is another essential part of the upgrade process. By maintaining current and verified backups of company files, businesses can protect critical financial information and provide a recovery path if unexpected issues occur during the upgrade.
Users should also review any third-party integrations connected to QuickBooks, including payroll, inventory, payment processing, and reporting applications. Ensuring these solutions are compatible with the upgraded environment can prevent workflow interruptions and data synchronization problems.
Before deploying changes across the organization, testing the upgrade in a controlled environment can help identify configuration issues and validate that company files, reports, and integrations function as expected. This additional step can significantly reduce implementation risk and improve confidence in the upgrade process.
When complex accounting environments or large company files are involved, professional guidance may help businesses avoid common pitfalls and achieve a smoother transition.
By following a structured upgrade checklist, organizations can minimize disruption, protect valuable financial data, and take advantage of new QuickBooks capabilities more efficiently. The outcome is a successful upgrade process that supports continued productivity and long-term system reliability.
QuickBooksUsers.com continues to provide educational resources and expert guidance to help businesses maintain healthy QuickBooks environments and prepare for important technology changes with confidence.
About QuickBooksUsers.com
QuickBooksUsers.com is backed by the team at E-Tech Corporation, a company that has specialized exclusively in QuickBooks data services since 1999. Over more than two and a half decades, we’ve repaired, converted, and migrated tens of thousands of QuickBooks files for businesses of every size — from sole proprietors to enterprises with complex multi-entity setups.
What started as a focused QuickBooks file repair service has grown into a comprehensive operation covering 36 distinct services. We handle everything from emergency data recovery to complex platform migrations, file optimization, and regional conversions. Our clients include accounting firms, bookkeepers, IT consultants, and businesses across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Brandon, MB, Sep 25, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — QuickBooks data corruption rarely occurs without warning. In many cases, businesses experience subtle symptoms long before serious problems develop. Recognizing these early warning signs can help prevent costly downtime, reporting inaccuracies, and potential data loss. QuickBooksUsers.com is encouraging users to take a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential company file issues before they escalate.
One of the most common indicators of possible corruption is unexpected QuickBooks crashes. If the software frequently freezes, closes unexpectedly, or behaves inconsistently when accessing certain transactions or reports, underlying data issues may be present.
Missing or inconsistent financial information can also signal developing problems. Users who notice transactions disappearing, account balances that do not match expectations, or reports that produce unusual results should investigate further. Even small discrepancies may point to deeper issues within the company file.
Another important warning sign is the appearance of Verify Data or Rebuild Data errors. These utilities are designed to identify and repair data integrity problems, and recurring warnings should not be ignored. Persistent errors may indicate that file damage is becoming more severe over time.
Performance degradation can also serve as an early alert. Company files affected by corruption may become noticeably slower when opening reports, processing transactions, creating backups, or performing routine accounting tasks. While performance issues can have multiple causes, unexplained slowdowns often warrant closer examination.
“Businesses frequently overlook minor warning signs until they become major operational problems,” said a spokesperson for QuickBooksUsers.com. “Recognizing early symptoms and taking corrective action can significantly reduce the risk of serious data loss.”
Regular backups, routine file maintenance, and prompt investigation of unusual behavior are important preventative measures. When symptoms persist despite basic troubleshooting, professional assistance may be necessary to assess file integrity and prevent further damage.
Experienced QuickBooks specialists can identify corruption issues, evaluate recovery options, and recommend corrective actions before critical financial data becomes inaccessible. Early intervention often improves recovery outcomes while minimizing disruption to business operations.
By monitoring for crashes, missing transactions, verification warnings, and performance issues, businesses can detect potential corruption sooner and respond more effectively. The result is stronger data protection, reduced operational risk, and greater confidence in the accuracy and reliability of financial records.
QuickBooksUsers.com continues to provide educational resources and expert guidance to help businesses maintain healthy QuickBooks environments and avoid the costly consequences of overlooked data corruption.
About QuickBooksUsers.com
QuickBooksUsers.com is backed by the team at E-Tech Corporation, a company that has specialized exclusively in QuickBooks data services since 1999. Over more than two and a half decades, we’ve repaired, converted, and migrated tens of thousands of QuickBooks files for businesses of every size — from sole proprietors to enterprises with complex multi-entity setups.
What started as a focused QuickBooks file repair service has grown into a comprehensive operation covering 36 distinct services. We handle everything from emergency data recovery to complex platform migrations, file optimization, and regional conversions. Our clients include accounting firms, bookkeepers, IT consultants, and businesses across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Brandon, MB, Sep 25, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — QuickBooks users frequently encounter error messages that can seem confusing or alarming. While some errors are minor and easily resolved, others may indicate deeper issues affecting company file integrity, network connectivity, or system performance. QuickBooksUsers.com is helping businesses better understand common QuickBooks errors so they can make informed troubleshooting decisions and avoid unnecessary disruptions.
QuickBooks errors generally fall into several categories, including company file errors, installation problems, networking issues, and data-related warnings. Each type of error provides important clues about the underlying problem, allowing users to take appropriate action rather than relying on guesswork.
“Error messages are often more helpful than they appear,” said a spokesperson for QuickBooksUsers.com. “Understanding what an error means can save valuable time and help users determine whether a simple fix is needed or if professional assistance is warranted.”
Many common errors stem from routine causes such as damaged network connections, incomplete software updates, user permission conflicts, or minor file inconsistencies. In these situations, safe troubleshooting steps such as verifying data, restarting services, updating QuickBooks, or checking network settings may help resolve the issue.
However, some warning signs deserve closer attention. Recurring errors, inability to open company files, missing transactions, unexpected crashes, or data verification failures may indicate more serious corruption. Ignoring these symptoms can increase the risk of data loss and prolong business disruptions.
QuickBooksUsers.com encourages users to maintain regular backups and document error messages before attempting corrective actions. Having accurate backups and detailed error information can significantly improve recovery efforts if more advanced intervention becomes necessary.
When file damage or persistent errors are suspected, professional assistance can help diagnose the root cause and prevent further complications. Experienced QuickBooks specialists can evaluate company files, identify corruption issues, and recommend appropriate recovery solutions.
By learning to interpret QuickBooks errors correctly, businesses can respond more effectively, avoid unnecessary downtime, and protect critical financial information. The result is faster troubleshooting, better decision-making, and greater confidence in the reliability of accounting systems.
QuickBooksUsers.com continues to provide educational resources and expert guidance to help businesses maintain healthy QuickBooks environments and address technical issues before they become major problems.
About QuickBooksUsers.com
QuickBooksUsers.com is backed by the team at E-Tech Corporation, a company that has specialized exclusively in QuickBooks data services since 1999. Over more than two and a half decades, we’ve repaired, converted, and migrated tens of thousands of QuickBooks files for businesses of every size — from sole proprietors to enterprises with complex multi-entity setups.
What started as a focused QuickBooks file repair service has grown into a comprehensive operation covering 36 distinct services. We handle everything from emergency data recovery to complex platform migrations, file optimization, and regional conversions. Our clients include accounting firms, bookkeepers, IT consultants, and businesses across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Brandon, MB, Sep 25, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE —As QuickBooks company files continue to accumulate years of transactions, lists, attachments, and audit data, many businesses find themselves facing slower performance, longer backup times, and increased risk of file-related issues. QuickBooksUsers.com is helping users understand why company files grow over time and what they can do to maintain optimal performance.
File growth is a natural part of using QuickBooks, but excessive growth can create challenges. Large transaction volumes, extensive inventory records, long company histories, and unused list entries can all contribute to file bloat. Without proper maintenance, oversized files may lead to sluggish system performance and reduced productivity.
“Many users don’t realize how quickly a QuickBooks company file can grow,” said a spokesperson for QuickBooksUsers.com. “Understanding the causes of file expansion is the first step toward maintaining a healthy and efficient accounting environment.”
QuickBooksUsers.com recommends adopting routine maintenance practices such as reviewing inactive records, monitoring file size, verifying data integrity, maintaining regular backups, and keeping QuickBooks updated. These proactive measures can help prevent performance issues before they affect daily operations.
In situations where company files become unusually large or performance begins to deteriorate, professional assistance may be beneficial. Specialists can evaluate file structure, identify sources of unnecessary growth, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency while preserving important financial information.
By taking a proactive approach to file management, businesses can maintain faster, healthier QuickBooks systems, reduce downtime, and improve overall accounting efficiency. The result is more responsive software, streamlined workflows, and greater confidence in the reliability of financial data.
QuickBooksUsers.com continues to provide educational resources and expert guidance to help businesses maximize the performance and longevity of their QuickBooks company files.
About QuickBooksUsers.com
QuickBooksUsers.com is backed by the team at E-Tech Corporation, a company that has specialized exclusively in QuickBooks data services since 1999. Over more than two and a half decades, we’ve repaired, converted, and migrated tens of thousands of QuickBooks files for businesses of every size — from sole proprietors to enterprises with complex multi-entity setups.
What started as a focused QuickBooks file repair service has grown into a comprehensive operation covering 36 distinct services. We handle everything from emergency data recovery to complex platform migrations, file optimization, and regional conversions. Our clients include accounting firms, bookkeepers, IT consultants, and businesses across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Brandon, MB, Sep 25, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Financial data is one of a business’s most valuable assets, and when QuickBooks company files become damaged or inaccessible, the impact can be immediate. From interrupted operations and reporting delays to compliance concerns, data loss can threaten business continuity if not addressed quickly and effectively.
Company file corruption can occur for many reasons, including hardware failures, network interruptions, software conflicts, unexpected system shutdowns, and damaged storage media. When these issues arise, businesses often find themselves unable to access critical financial records needed for daily operations, tax reporting, and decision-making.
E-Tech provides professional QuickBooks recovery services designed to help Canadian businesses restore access to vital accounting data with speed and reliability. With decades of experience handling damaged company files, the company has developed proven recovery processes that help maximize the chances of successful data restoration while minimizing downtime.
“When financial records become unavailable, every hour matters,” said a spokesperson for E-Tech. “Our recovery specialists work quickly to restore damaged QuickBooks files so businesses can regain access to the information they need to operate effectively.”
A key component of the recovery process is the secure handling of sensitive financial information. E-Tech follows strict procedures to protect client data throughout every stage of recovery, providing organizations with confidence that their accounting information remains confidential and protected.
Through a history of successful recoveries involving complex file corruption issues, E-Tech has earned the trust of businesses across Canada seeking dependable QuickBooks support. By restoring critical financial data quickly and accurately, the company helps organizations maintain productivity and avoid prolonged business disruptions.
The result is improved business continuity, reduced operational risk, and confidence that valuable financial records can be recovered when unexpected problems occur.
About E-Tech
Founded in 2001, E-Tech is the leading file repair, data recovery, and data conversion services provider in the United States and Canada. The company works to stay up to date on the latest technology news, reviews, and more for their customers.
For media inquiries regarding E-Tech, individuals are encouraged to contact Media Relations Director, Melanie Ann.
To learn more about the company, visit: www.e-tech.ca
With donor numbers down 3.6 percent in 2025, Gratefully is opening its AI donor intelligence platform to small nonprofits on a permanent no-cost plan that works on an existing CRM or a simple spreadsheet.
San Jose, California, United States, 25th Sep 2026 – Gratefully, an AI donor intelligence and stewardship platform built exclusively for nonprofits, today introduced a permanent no-cost plan that brings purpose-built fundraising AI within reach of organizations with small teams and limited budgets. Accounts that finish the company’s 14-day trial of its Advanced plan now move to the Free plan instead of being locked, and organizations without a CRM can start from a spreadsheet of their donor records.
The plan arrives as retaining supporters becomes a larger share of the work. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project, a joint initiative of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Foundation for Philanthropy and GivingTuesday, reported that the number of donors fell by an estimated 3.6 percent in 2025, even as total dollars raised grew, with most of that growth coming from larger gifts. At many small nonprofits, keeping those donors is the job of one person.
“Purpose-built AI for fundraising has mostly been out of reach for small nonprofits. It has usually meant paying for a bigger CRM with AI added on, or buying another tool on top of the one they already have. A small team deserves the same insight into its donors, whether it runs a CRM or a spreadsheet,” said Muddsar Jamil, founder of Gratefully.
The Free plan keeps an organization’s donor records in sync and includes data clean-up and downloads, five suggested actions each week, ten AI answers each month and a view of the organization’s donor groups. No credit card is required at any stage, and no donor data is deleted when the trial ends. Organizations can move to a paid plan at any time; published paid plans start at 79 US dollars per month, billed annually.
Gratefully works on top of the systems nonprofits already use rather than replacing them. It connects to Salesforce for Nonprofits, Bloomerang and Little Green Light, and brings in email engagement data from Mailchimp, Constant Contact and HubSpot. Organizations without a CRM can import donor records from a CSV file and upload documents such as PDF, Word and Excel files. Its AI assistant, Grace, answers questions about donors with citations to the underlying records, and donor figures are calculated from the data rather than generated by the AI model. Data protection is built into the platform. Personal information is redacted before any data reaches a language model, and donor data is never used to train shared or public models. Plan details are published at https://gratefully.io/pricing for organizations comparing options.
About Gratefully Gratefully is an AI donor intelligence and stewardship platform built exclusively for nonprofits. It brings donor records, giving history, staff notes and documents into one private knowledge graph, so fundraisers know which donors need attention and why. Gratefully was founded by Muddsar Jamil, who spent twenty years building software in Silicon Valley at Adobe, Workday and SugarCRM. The company is based in San Jose, California. The company website is https://gratefully.io and includes product details and published pricing.
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Dubai, UAE, 25th Sep 2026 — GivTrade, a multi-asset CFD broker regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius (License No. GB22201329), today highlighted its competitive trading conditions and focus on transparent trading costs as cost sensitivity becomes an increasingly important consideration for traders across the region.
With spreads starting from 0.0 pips on major currency pairs, $0.08 on Gold and $0.015 on Silver, and average execution speeds cited at 0.15 seconds, GivTrade offers competitive trading conditions for traders comparing brokers on execution quality and trading costs. The broker offers access via MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and a proprietary platform, covering CFDs on forex, precious metals, energy, indices, commodities, and stocks.
“Traders are increasingly focused on the true cost of trading — spread, commission, and execution speed together, rather than simply the number displayed on the homepage,” said Antoine Naddaf, Country manager GivTrade. “Our focus has been on building alow-spread trading environment designed to provide competitive conditions across our account offering.”
Why Trading Costs Matter to Traders
As competition among CFD brokers increases, trading costs and execution conditions remain important considerations for traders when comparing available services.
GivTrade’s account structure includes:
Classic Account — from $100 minimum deposit, designed for traders starting with lower capital
VIP Account — from $2,000 minimum deposit, for higher-volume traders seeking tighter conditions
Swap-Free Account — designed for traders seeking Sharia-compliant, interest-free positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GivTrade a low-spread broker?
GivTrade offers spreads starting from 0.0 pips on major forex pairs, $0.08 on Gold and $0.015 on Silver, subject to the applicable account type and prevailing market conditions.
What platforms does GivTrade support?
GivTrade supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5) alongside its own proprietary trading platform.
Is GivTrade regulated?
Yes. GivTrade Mauritius (registration No. 197387) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius under License No. GB22201329.
About GivTrade
GivTrade is a multi-asset CFD broker offering access to forex, precious metals, energy, indices, commodities, and stock CFDs through MetaTrader 5 and its own trading platform.
GivTrade operates through its respective regulated entities and in accordance with the regulatory permissions applicable to each entity and jurisdiction.
Risk Disclosure: GivTrade Mauritius (registration No. 197387) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius under License No. GB22201329. Trading CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer or solicitation to engage in investment activities. The products and services referred to are subject to applicable jurisdictional restrictions and regulatory requirements. Full risk disclosure is available at givtrade.com.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 25th Sep 2026 – The Adler Fund announced the release of The Leverage Game: How Winners Build Wealth, Create Power, and Raise Unhackable Kids, a new book by Adam Adler, Founder and Managing Partner of The Adler Fund. The book examines entrepreneurship, technology, artificial intelligence, decision-making, personal discipline, and modern parenting through the experiences and perspectives Adler has developed throughout his career.
The Leverage Game explores how systems, technology, relationships, and strategic decision-making can shape professional and personal outcomes. Across 13 chapters, Adler examines topics including entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, technology, real estate, leadership, parenting, and the changing relationship between children and digital devices.
The book draws on Adler’s experiences building businesses and working across different industries, as well as his experiences as a competitive athlete and entrepreneur. These experiences inform discussions throughout the book about discipline, preparation, decision-making, accountability, and adapting to changing circumstances.
A central concept introduced in the book is the idea of becoming “unhackable.” Adler uses the term to describe developing attention, discipline, independent thinking, and decision-making skills that can help children navigate an increasingly digital environment. The book examines the role parents can play in helping children develop these capabilities while maintaining a balanced relationship with technology.
The book also explores the relationship between financial resources and personal capability. Adler examines how skills, judgment, discipline, and practical knowledge can influence a person’s ability to manage changing circumstances and make informed decisions over time.
“The Leverage Game brings together experiences and ideas that have shaped the way I approach business, technology, leadership, and parenting,” said Adam Adler, Founder and Managing Partner of The Adler Fund. “I wanted to examine these subjects together and provide readers with a practical perspective on the systems, habits, and decisions that influence how we work, build, and prepare for the future.”
A significant section of the book draws from Adler’s experience developing Wyzly with his daughter. Wyzly is an AI-powered educational platform designed to provide children with educational activities and give parents tools to manage and monitor their children’s digital experiences.
The book uses the development of Wyzly as an example of how technology can be incorporated into family routines and educational experiences. Adler discusses the importance of creating structured digital environments and encouraging children to develop productive habits around technology.
The later chapters examine the broader impact of artificial intelligence and digital technology on business and family life. Adler considers how rapidly developing technologies may change professional environments and why adaptability, critical thinking, and continued learning will become increasingly important.
Adam Adler is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Adler Fund, an entrepreneur and business leader based in Charleston, South Carolina. He has more than two decades of experience building businesses and working across technology, real estate, and emerging ventures.
Adler is also the co-founder of Wyzly, an AI-powered educational platform focused on children’s learning and digital experiences.
Through his professional work and writing, Adler explores entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, decision-making, and the evolving relationship between families and technology.
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From a Holocaust survivor’s vision in Jerusalem to a Brooklyn-led revival, international recognition in Finland and Ukraine, two world-record achievements, and a new children’s book series, the Kanaani is becoming a source of pride for America and Ukraine — and a symbol of international cooperation through the emerging Kanaani Diplomacy Doctrine
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — World-record Kanaani cats and their Brooklyn-based custodian, Rabbi and Animal Chaplain Mikhail Salita, have been nominated for a Brooklyn Borough Hall Certificate of Proclamation in connection with American National Cat Day, October 29.
The nomination has been received by the Office of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and is currently under review.
The nomination comes at an extraordinary moment for the Kanaani, the exceptionally rare Israeli cat breed whose modern story began in Jerusalem and whose revival is now being led from Brooklyn.
In little more than a year, the breed’s American revival has grown from an effort to preserve a tiny surviving population into an international story connecting Israel, the United States, Ukraine and Finland.
The Kanaani has returned to the international show stage, achieved world-record recognition, inspired a new concept of international animal-preservation diplomacy and is now preparing to enter children’s literature.
At the center of that growing story is Brooklyn.
FROM JERUSALEM TO BROOKLYN
The modern Kanaani was developed in Jerusalem in the 1990s by Doris Pollatschek, a German-born Jewish artist who made Israel her home.
Its name reaches much further into history.
Canaan belongs to the ancient biblical geography and historical memory of the land that would become the Land of Israel. The modern Kanaani is not an ancient biblical breed, but its Jerusalem birthplace, its name and its distinctive natural appearance give the breed a remarkable connection to the landscape and heritage of the Holy Land.
Over time, however, the Kanaani became exceptionally rare.
As its population diminished, preserving its remaining bloodlines became increasingly important.
Eventually, that mission crossed the Atlantic.
Today, Brooklyn has become the home of the American Kanaani revival.
Through the American Kanaani Revival Program, Salita is working to preserve surviving bloodlines, rebuild genetic diversity, expand the breed’s population and restore the Kanaani to international visibility.
For Brooklyn — a borough shaped by generations of people who carried their heritage across oceans and gave it new life in America — the story has particular resonance.
The Kanaani came from Jerusalem needing a future.
Brooklyn became a place where that future could be built.
A BREED BORN FROM A SURVIVOR’S VISION
Behind the Kanaani is also an extraordinary human story.
Doris Pollatschek was a Holocaust survivor.
Born into a Jewish family in Germany, she escaped Nazi persecution as a child with her family, while members of her extended family were murdered during the Holocaust.
Pollatschek went on to choose a life of art and creation and eventually made her home in Israel.
Decades later, in Jerusalem, her fascination with the distinctive feline appearance of the region helped inspire the development of the Kanaani.
There is a powerful continuity in that history.
A woman whose childhood was marked by persecution and survival went on to create something new in Jerusalem.
Decades after Pollatschek’s death, the exceptionally rare breed she created faced an uncertain future of its own.
Today, its revival is being led from Brooklyn.
For Salita, preserving the Kanaani therefore means more than preserving a rare cat breed. It also means preserving part of the legacy of the woman who created it.
“Doris Pollatschek survived one of the darkest chapters of human history and chose a life of creation,” Salita said. “The Kanaani is part of what she left to the world. We cannot allow that legacy simply to disappear.”
From a Holocaust survivor’s vision in Jerusalem to a revival centered in Brooklyn, the Kanaani story has become one of memory, preservation and continuity — and of choosing creation over disappearance.
FROM BROOKLYN TO FINLAND — AND INTO CAT HISTORY
In August 2026, the revival reached an international milestone.
Two Kanaani cats from New York — Haifa, born in Israel, and her American-born daughter Haya — traveled with Salita from the United States to the World Cat Federation Jubilee Show in Vantaa, Finland, on August 8–9.
Their appearance marked a historic return of the Kanaani to the international show stage.
Haya earned two CACP certificates, a Best in Show nomination, and placed fifth in a WCF kitten ring. Haifa received an Excellent evaluation and CAC championship certificate.
Following the show, Haifa and Haya simultaneously reached No. 1 positions among Kanaani cats in their respective WCF Best Cat categories — Haifa among adults and Haya among kittens and juniors.
An Israeli-born mother and her American-born daughter had carried their exceptionally rare breed from Brooklyn back onto the international stage.
And that achievement soon became part of a world-record story.
TWO WORLD-RECORD MILESTONES
The modern Kanaani revival is now associated with two distinct world-record milestones.
The first concerns the extraordinary rarity of the breed itself, recognized internationally as the surviving Kanaani population reached exceptionally low numbers.
The second followed the historic Finland appearance, when Haifa and Haya simultaneously reached World No. 1 Kanaani positions in different WCF Best Cat age categories following a single show.
That achievement involving the cats and their custodian received recognition from Record Holders Republic, while Ukraine separately verified a national record connected with the historic WCF result.
Together, the milestones transformed what had begun as a rescue and preservation effort into an international story.
The symbolism is striking:
Israel gave the Kanaani its birthplace and identity.
America gave its modern revival a home.
Ukraine became an important partner in its registration, recognition and preservation story.
Finland gave the breed an international stage on which to make history.
The Kanaani remains proudly Israeli in origin.
At the same time, its revival is becoming a source of pride for America and Ukraine — two countries now deeply connected to the effort to secure its future.
KANAANI DIPLOMACY: PRESERVATION INSTEAD OF POSSESSION
Out of that international cooperation has emerged another idea.
Salita calls it the Kanaani Diplomacy Doctrine.
Kanaani Diplomacy proposes that preservation of an exceptionally rare animal breed can become a form of cultural and non-state diplomacy — bringing people and countries together around a shared responsibility to protect something in danger of disappearing.
Its philosophy turns conventional ideas of animal diplomacy in a different direction.
The objective is not to keep the Kanaani rare.
The objective is to make its revival so successful that one day the breed will no longer qualify as one of the world’s rarest cats.
“The Kanaani was born in Israel, and Israel will always remain its country of origin,” Salita said. “But its future can bring nations together. America can give the revival a home. Ukraine can contribute to its preservation and international recognition. Finland gave the Kanaani a stage on which to return to the world. Other countries can become partners in its future.”
The principle at the heart of the doctrine is simple:
Preservation instead of possession.
Rather than guarding rarity as a symbol of exclusivity, Kanaani Diplomacy seeks to distribute the responsibility for survival.
FROM WORLD RECORDS TO CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Now the Kanaani story is beginning another chapter.
Following the breed’s historic international appearance in Finland and its world-record milestones, Salita is preparing to introduce the story and spirit of the Kanaani to a new generation through children’s literature.
Writing under the literary name Rav Papa Kanaani, Salita is developing a children’s book series inspired by the relationship between humans and cats, biblical imagination, Jerusalem and the remarkable journey that ultimately leads to the modern Kanaani.
The project has already generated interest among literary agents with experience and connections involving major international publishing houses, while the manuscript is being prepared for submission.
The planned series begins with:
Adam and the First Cat
The story travels imaginatively back to the earliest relationship between humans and wild cats.
It does not claim that the modern Kanaani existed in biblical times.
Instead, it begins with a simple question:
How might the friendship between a human being and a cat have begun?
Science can explain how wildcats gradually moved closer to human settlements. The story imagines what one of those first encounters might have felt like — a wild cat approaching a human world and taking a first step across an open threshold.
From that beginning, the planned series will move through stories of humans and cats toward Jerusalem and, eventually, the modern Kanaani.
“First we brought the Kanaani back to the international stage,” Salita said. “Then the cats became world-record holders. Now I want children to discover the deeper story — not only of one rare breed, but of the extraordinary relationship between people and cats that stretches across history.”
The literary name Rav Papa Kanaani reflects two parts of Salita’s life: Rav, his role as a rabbi, and Papa Kanaani, his role as a custodian helping raise new generations of a breed whose future depends on human care.
The preservation mission thus moves beyond pedigrees, exhibitions and records.
It enters storytelling.
From Adam and the first cat, to Jerusalem and the creation of the Kanaani, to Brooklyn and its modern revival, the story becomes one of inheritance and responsibility across generations.
ON AMERICAN NATIONAL CAT DAY, THE STORY COMES HOME
After Jerusalem, Ukraine and Finland, the newest chapter brings the story back to the borough from which the American revival is being led.
Brooklyn.
The nomination of the Kanaani cats and their custodian for Brooklyn Borough Hall recognition in connection with American National Cat Day brings local attention to a preservation effort whose reach has become international.
For Salita, recognition from his home borough carries a particular meaning.
“I am proud of the world records, but I am especially proud that this is happening in Brooklyn,” Salita said. “Brooklyn is a place where people from every part of the world bring their heritage, protect it and allow it to become part of the American story. The Kanaani came here from Israel needing a future. Brooklyn became the home of its American revival.”
American National Cat Day provides a fitting moment to tell that story.
It is an opportunity not only to celebrate cats, but to consider the responsibility humans assume when an extraordinary domestic animal population becomes so small that its future can no longer be taken for granted.
For New York, it is also an opportunity to celebrate something remarkable happening in its own backyard:
One of the world’s rarest cat breeds is building its future in Brooklyn.
THE GREATEST RECORD HAS NOT YET BEEN SET
Despite the exhibitions, rankings and record recognition, Salita says the ultimate objective remains remarkably simple.
Survival.
“The greatest record will not be proving that the Kanaani is one of the rarest cats in the world,” Salita said. “The greatest achievement will be the day when we can no longer make that claim — because there are enough Kanaani in America, Israel, Ukraine and other countries to know that the breed has a future.”
That future is beginning to take shape.
A breed created by a Holocaust survivor in Jerusalem is being given another chance in Brooklyn.
An Israeli-born mother and her American-born daughter made history in Finland.
Ukraine became part of their international record story.
America became home to the revival.
A new doctrine is transforming preservation into a form of international friendship.
And a new series of children’s books is preparing to carry the story to another generation.
Now, as American National Cat Day approaches, Brooklyn is beginning to recognize a preservation effort that has grown from a local mission into an international movement.
Born in Jerusalem.
Born from a survivor’s vision.
Revived in America.
A source of pride for America and Ukraine.
Making history in Finland.
ONE RARE BREED. FOUR NATIONS. ONE SHARED FUTURE.
THAT IS KANAANI DIPLOMACY.
About the American Kanaani Revival Program
The American Kanaani Revival Program is a Brooklyn-based preservation initiative dedicated to rebuilding the population and genetic diversity of the rare Israeli Kanaani cat breed, protecting surviving bloodlines, restoring the breed’s international presence and developing partnerships intended to secure its long-term future.
About Rabbi Mikhail Salita / Rav Papa Kanaani
Rabbi Mikhail Salita is a Brooklyn-based rabbi, animal chaplain and custodian of the Kanaani breed in the United States. He leads the American Kanaani revival effort and works internationally to support the breed’s preservation and recognition.
Writing under the literary name Rav Papa Kanaani, he is also developing a children’s book series beginning with Adam and the First Cat. Salita is the originator of the Kanaani Diplomacy Doctrine, which proposes rare-breed preservation as a form of cultural and non-state international cooperation.
