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Investigating the Presidency — from Nixon to Obama

By Bonnie Squires Jewish Times Correspondent
Bob Woodward, the venerable "Washington Post" investigative journalist, associate editor, and prolific author, surveyed the huge crowd at Congregation Beth Judah Sunday night and asked for a show of hands: how many of you voted for Obama? More...

World Famous Cantor, Composer and Pianist Extraordinaire Meir Finkelstein at Beth Judah for 'Awesome Artist Adventure'

Submitted by Hazzan Alan Smolen Congregation Beth Judah

For its 2nd Annual Summer Scholar Spectacular, Beth Judah brings our community Hazzan Meir Finkelstein for an Artistin Residence weekend it affectionately dubs "Awesome Artist Adventure" August 14- 16. More...

Columns

How's Your Golf Swing?

By Jeff Kripitz President Jewish Federation

Did I get your attention? Good! While you are enjoying your summer, our Annual Campaign, like you, is in full swing. This is a tough year in some respects, and our local and international partners are feeling the crunch. More...

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Veterans' Disability Backlog: Over 400,000!

The VA figure of a six month delay in processing claims does not take into account the ordeal many veterans undergo as the process moves forward.
JOYCE S. ANDERSON Special to the Jewish Times

Six years ago, the VA's backlog of 253,000 was considered unacceptable. Now the number has soared to over 400,000 as veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are joined by Vietnam veterans, many with new or worsening ailments. More...

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Fulfilling Our Duty to Repair the World

The Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties is doing a mitzvah and would like your help. Driven by the tremendous demands placed on our local food banks, Federation has organized the inaugural "It's A Mitzvah! Food Drive. More...

Trocki Jewish Community Day School Fund Raiser Features Laughs and Music

Trocki Jewish Community Day School is presenting a comedy and musical show fundraising event featuring comedian Al Caz and music by "The Change," at the Katz JCC in Margate, on Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. More...

Rosh Hashanah - L'Shanah Tovah Blessings for the New Year

Jewish Family Service strives to bring a taste of optimism, Jewish spirit and determination to our community as we celebrate this High Holiday season. More...

Obituaries

ELLEN (NEE CORSON) GROSSMAN

Ellen (nee Corson) Grossman, of Villanova, Pa. died July 2, 2009. She was the wife of Arnold Jerome Grossman. Mother of Amy (Eric) Laboz and Richard M. (Terri) Grossman. Sister of Cece (Frank) Kessler and Helene (The Late Stephan) Kendall. More...

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Community

Bob Woodward Lectures at Congregation Beth Judah

Congregation Beth Judah in Ventnor hosted Bob Woodward, noted "Washington Post" author, investigative reporter and associate editor, on Sunday night. More...

JCC Looking for Families to Host Israelis

The Katz JCC is looking for families to host one of the shlichim for 2-4 week intervals. In addition, Camp By The Sea will need families for 1-2 day increments for Tzofim Scouts. More...

Summer Games at Beth El

Beth El Sisterhood's Margate summer game days are back. Bring the Mahjong set, the scrabble game, cards, or knitting projects. There will be something for everyone. The dates are August 10, 17, 24 and 31. More...

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