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A tale of two synagogues

By Ruth Ellen Gruber
BUDAPEST, Hungary (JTA) — This year marks a number of momentous anniversaries: the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II; the 40th anniversary of Woodstock; the 20th anniversary of the fall of communism. More...

Stockton to Hold Humanities Workshop: 'The Legacy of Lincoln'

The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at the Richard Stockton College of N.J. is pleased to announce a workshop for educators and community members on Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More...

National / World Briefs

For top stars like Madonna, Israel gig becoming more common

By Dina Kraft

TEL AVIV (JTA) — Madonna managed to sprinkle some of her fairy diva dust on Israel during her recent tour, calling the Jewish state the world's "energy center," wrapping herself in the flag on stage and even lighting Shabbat candles with Sara More...

RUSSIA DENIES SHIP CARRIED MISSILES FOR IRAN

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Russia denied that a cargo ship reportedly seized by pirates was carrying weapons bound for Iran. More...

SEMINARIES GETTING $12 MILLION BOOST TO TRAIN EDUCATORS

NEW YORK (JTA) — Three Jewish seminaries across the denominational spectrum will receive a total of $12 million to help train new Jewish educators. More...

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Community

Just say 'Yes' on September 13

When the phone rings on Super Sunday September 13th, we won't ask you to personally deliver food to the hungry, make visits to the homebound, or distribute clothing and fuel to the needy elderly in the former Soviet Union. More...

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FUN AND GAMES AT BETH EL THIS SUMMER. Beth Glickman, Lisa Eizen, Susan Robinson, Elaine Maniloff. More...

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BETH ISRAEL,'S BITY BOARD PLAN A GREAT YEAR. As the summer came to an end, the new Board of Congregation Beth Israel's BITY Youth Group met to plan this year's events. More...

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CHABAD HOLDS ITS 6TH ANNUAL JEWISH SUMMER FEST. This year Chabad at the Shore hosted hundreds of participants who turned out to enjoy music, food and to take part in and learn about Jewish religious customs. More photos on Page 20. More...

Community Slichot Program and Service set for Saturday

As in years past, the South Jersey Board of Rabbis and Cantors is gathering with the entire community to begin the observance of High Holy Days with a Slichot program and service at Congregation Beth Israel on Saturday, Sept. 12. More...

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September 11, 2009

The horror of that day has been etched into our national memory. What followed remains a significant part of our current lives.
JOYCE S. ANDERSON Special to the Jewish Times

Eight years ago today, we witnessed al-Qaeda attacking the United States with planes smashing into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon in Washington. More...

Who are Israel's accusers? Op-Ed:

The organization's Middle East and North Africa division is led by Sarah Leah Whitson and Joe Stork, each of whom has a long record of anti- Israel activism.
By Gerald Steinberg

JERUSALEM (JTA) - One of Human Rights Watch's common refrains is the demand for "independent investigations" based on the allegation that Israel is unable to conduct its own inquiries. More...

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