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CHABAD'S CAMP GAN ISRAEL ENJOYS SUMMER FUN.

CHABAD'S CAMP GAN ISRAEL ENJOYS SUMMER FUN. Camp Gan campers enjoy the fun and exercise of jumping it up at Pump It Up, a children's 'inflatable party zone' located in Marlton. For more photos see page 16. More...

Honors for 'Chinese Schindler' shine light on Shanghai's Jewish past

2008 OLYMPICS

By Alison Klayman

SHANGHAI, China (JTA) — Uri Gutman had more than parades and picnics in mind a couple of years ago when the Israeli government allotted funds to its Shanghai consul general for an Israel Independence Day reception. More...

National / World Briefs

U.S. VISAS REVOKED FOR PALESTINIAN FULBRIGHTS

WASHINGTON (JTA) — The United States revoked the entry visas of three Palestinian students who won Fulbright scholarships. More...

FIRE CLOSES EAST BAY KOSHER STORE

SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) — An electrical fire shut down the only kosher food store in Oakland. Oakland Kosher Foods in Oakland, Calif., was heavily damaged in a onealarm fire early Aug. 2, according to local media reports. More...

As Dead Sea shrinks, concerns for future grow

DEAD SEA IN FOCUS

By Uriel Heilman

EIN GEDI, Israel (JTA) — The beach at the Ein Gedi Spa at the Dead Sea would seem like an ideal place for a little R&R amid the frenzy of modern Israel. More...

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Obituaries

MARC ROSENBERG, 52

Marc Rosenberg, 52, of Margate, a husband, father, son and brother devoted beyond words to the people he loved, and excited beyond expression about the possibilities he was able to explore in his trade, died suddenly in an accident on Thursday, Jul More...

GRETA MEINSTEIN SEELIG, 85

Greta Meinstein Seelig (GeeMom), 85, a mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother of exceptional strength and character died on July 30, at her residence, after battling cancer for a number of years. More...

RICHARD L. OKONOW, 77

Richard L. Okonow, 77, of Boca Raton and Margate, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3 in Florida. More...

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Synagogues

Friday, 7 AV 5768 Light Candles 7:44 p.m. ORTHODOX Chabad Ventnor Shul Rabbis Avrohom & Yossi Rapoport 6412 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor • 822-8500 Fri. at Candlelighting. • Sat. 9:30 a.m. More...

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Keeping up with the Times

The Jewish Times of South Jersey has launched a new, redesigned website - www.Jewishtimessj. com - providing both readers and advertisers an expanded means of being able to connect with the community. More...

Unique partnership receives 2008 Sandy and Lee Levine recognition

Each year, in addition to its evaluation of the various grant requests submitted by agencies and organizations, the Foundation Grants Committee identifies a new initiative that is deemed the most creative and innovative new program. More...

Columns

Studying Pirke Avot, a most beautiful custom

By Rabbi Martin J. Applebaum Young Israel of Margate

The summer months are upon us, and I want to call attention to a most beautiful custom practiced during this time. More...

Dimensions

The electrical wiring scandal!

JOYCE S. ANDERSON Special to the Jewish Times

The subject, electrical wiring, may sound too mundane to generate a scandal. This is not about sex as in the sad saga of Larry Craig. There is no prospect of the scandal bringing down the government as witnessed in Watergate. More...

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Community

Jewish Community

Beth El dinner and fashion show Beth El Sisterhood will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and fashion show on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Fashions will be provided by Jenny's in Ventnor. Proprietor is Linda Greenspun. More...

The Irresistable Pull of Gravity:

The Milton and Betty Katz JCC Offers an Innovative New Fitness System

The Milton and Betty Katz JCC is pleased to introduce the new GRAVITYSystem, giving its members a chance to experience Gravity Group Strength Training, Gravity Pilates, Personal Training and/or Post-rehab) on the innovative GTS equipment. More...

Building relationships as well as remodeling homes

Submitted by Darley Construction

At Darley Construction we believe in building long-lasting relationships with our customers based on reliability and trust. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship at a reasonable price. We are not the cheapest nor are we the most expensive. More...

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