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National / World Briefs

Beth Israel of Vineland to Host Annual Brotherhood and Sisterhood Service

VINELAND — Clergy from the Vineland Ministerium will come together with the area faith community in the spirit of unity as Beth Israel Congregation hosts the 45th Annual Brotherhood and Sisterhood Service, at the synagogue, 1015 E. More...

National Museum of American Jewish History to Exhibit Prints of Israel Trees in its New Gallery

The National Museum of American Jewish History will usher in Tu B’Shevat ( the Festival of Trees, Feb. 8), with an exhibition opening Wednesday, Feb. 1, featuring Israeli artist Tal Shochat’s stunning photographs of trees. More...

Columns

Atlanta Jewish Times Publisher Resigns Over Obama Column

( JTA) — The owner and publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times has resigned and is seeking a buyer in the wake of a column he wrote speculating that Israel would consider assassinating President Obama. More...

Dimensions

Envy or Fairness ?

After Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary, he described Barack Obama in his victory speech as dividing the nation with “the bitter politics of envy.” The next morning on NBC’s “Today”, he was asked by the interview More...

The PERSON in the PARSHA

‘Creature Feeling’

Parshat Bo January 28 Our tradition teaches us to avoid using the divine name. We are instructed not to pronounce it in vain, and not to refer to it directly in writing. More...

Community

Card Party and Luncheon at Beth Judah of Wildwood

Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood is having a card party and luncheon on March 21. There will be a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Singles and groups are welcome. After lunch the activities will include card playing, scrabble, dominoes and mahjong. More...

Emeth Shalom’s ‘Ask the Rabbi Series’

Temple Emeth Shalom has scheduled its popular "Ask the Rabbi" series for the following dates: January 30, and February 6, 13 and 27, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Temple, 8501 Ventnor Ave., Margate. More...

Beth Judah of Wildwood to Hold Challah Bake

Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific Avenues in Wildwood, is having a Challah Bake at the temple on Feb. 5, at 12:30 p.m. (right after Hebrew School classes). The cost is $15 per person. More...

The Village Movement Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Sometimes the environment is just right for a bold social undertaking to thrive. An innovative idea can take hold in a local community and be nurtured by people who are passionate about its potential. More...

Israel’s 'Footnote,' Allen and Spielberg, Get Oscar Nods

(JTA) —The Israeli film "Footnote" and veteran Jewish filmmakers Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg are up for Academy Awards. Oscar nominations were released Tuesday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. More...

Health and Nutrition

Healthy Living Tips to Whip Mind, Body Into Shape

(NewsUSA) — So, you’ve made the resolution to start living a healthier lifestyle. Obviously, all you need to do is jog a few miles each day, right? Wrong! More...

Lions Gate…a Vibrant Retirement Lifestyle…Especially for You

Lions Gate is a Continuing Care Retirement Community ( CCRC) situated on a beautifully landscaped, 50-acre campus in Southern New Jersey. More...

Bacharach Hearing Centers – Leading the Way in Evaluation and Testing

Did you know that, according to a recent article in USA Today, hearing loss is becoming more common than ever? Especially with baby boomers? More...

Obituaries

Michael Neustadter, 61, Margate

Funeral services, attended by close to 800 mourners, were held Sunday at Congregation Beth Judah for Michael Neustadter, 61, chairman of the AtlantiCare System Board of Trustees. Mr. Neustadter died at his home in Margate, on Thursday, Jan. More...

ELIZABETH TAUB, 87

Elizabeth Taub, 87, of Galloway, passed away on January 22, 2012. Born in Lithuania, she was a longtime resident of Margate. More...

MILOS POJAR POST-COMMUNIST CZECHOSLOVAKIA’S FIRST ENVOY TO ISRAEL, DIES

(JTA) — Milos Pojar, postcommunist Czechoslovakia’s first ambassador to Israel, has died in Prague at the age of 71. The Czech media said Pojar, a writer, historian and diplomat, died Monday in a hospital in the Czech capital. More...

Synagogues

Synagogues

Friday, 3 Shevat 5772 Light Candles 4:54 p.m. ORTHODOX Chabad Ventnor Shul Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport 6412 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor • 822-8500 Fri. at Candle Lighting. • Sat. 9:30 a.m. Davening followed by Kiddish Chelsea Hebrew Cong. More...

Community Calendar

Jewish Community Calendar

Jan. 27 – Fri. More...

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

Mon., Jan. 30 Dynamics of Diabetes More...

Anniversaries

56 – Salzman Donald & Rinata Jan. 15, Margate 28 – Seiden Howard & Randi Jan. 15, Margate More...