September 25, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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High Holiday Greetings from President Obama

As members of the Jewish faith here in America and around the world gather to celebrate the High Holidays, I want to extend my warmest wishes for this New Year. More...

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Should United States Troops Remain in Afghanistan?

The past two months were the deadliest for our militar y since the war began.

October 7,2001— A month after the 9/11 attacks, the United States invaded Afghanistan with a three-part mission: to capture Osama Bin- Laden, "dead or alive," to destroy al-Qaeda, and to drive the Taliban out of the country. More...

Goldstone Report Flawed, but Op-Ed: Israel Should Investigate its Military

The precedent for this is "Alice in Wonderland": sentence first, verdict later.

NEW YORK (JTA) —The Goldstone report is severely flawed, perhaps fatally. At the same time, some of the allegations it makes deserve serious consideration by Israel. The Goldstone mission was conceived in bias. More...

Synagogues

Synagogues

Friday, 7 TISHREI 5770 Light Candles 6:34 p.m. More...

Hebrew Conversation Classes Return, Fall Semester Begins Oct. 5

Certified and qualified Hebrew language teacher, Irit Harari, of Philadelphia, will be returning to the community as of Monday evening, Oct. 5 to again offer two levels of Hebrew language and conversation to members of the community. More...

JCC Hosts Monthly Brunch & Learn

The Katz JCC will host a free Brunch & Learn on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 10:30 a.m. This month the movie is "Hiding & Seeking: Faith & Tolerance After The Holocaust. More...

Breaking the fast, Sephardi style

NEW YORK (JTA)—The day before Yom Kippur, I always go to a local appetizing store and buy as much smoked fish as I can carry home. My selections are hardly ever tempered by my wallet, which is why I'm staggered when I get the bill. More...

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Books of Special Interest

"When to Bypass Back Surgery" A Doctor's Explanation of Back Pain for the Layman (Xlibris, $15.99) By Dr. More...

The Psychiatric Aspects of the Female Reproductive Cycle

The female reproductive cycle has many phases. These range from the premenstrual to the peri and postmenopausal phases. There are many variables, which can contribute to these reproductive phases creating psychiatric comorbidities. More...

Community

FELS of Stockton Offers 2 Events

The Friends of Encore Learning of Stockton (FELS) is offering two interesting opportunities. The first is a selection of study groups for members. Each meets monthly for six sessions beginning in October. More...

Seashore Gardens Foundation Annual Gala

(Left) Dr. Herman Saatkamp enjoyed time with his colleagues, family and friends during the cocktail hour. (L-R) Howard Bacharach, Dr. More...

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BETH JUDAH'S SENIOR INTEREST GROUP, LED BY CLIFF ROSENTHAL (left), held an AARP Driver Safety Program class on September 14 and 15 at Beth Judah. The class was taught by volunteer Mr. Ray Cormier to a crowd of over 20 seniors. More...