October 23, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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U.S. appetite for Israeli food grows

By Gil Shefler
NEW YORK (JTA) —When the staff at Hummus Place hauled the oven into the kitchen of the Israeli-owned chain's flagship branch and switched it on, no one was quite sure it would work. More...

Special Speaker at JCC Brunch & Learn

Arie Gluck, a living link to Israel's stuggle for independence, will be the guest speaker at a Brunch & Learn held at the Katz JCC of Margate, on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10:30 a.m. More...

National / World Briefs

Jewish activists on Darfur laud new U.S. policy

By Eric Fingerhut

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Jewish activists concerned with Darfur are giving high marks to the new U.S. policy toward Sudan, but some are cautioning that the real test is how the strategy is implemented. More...

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FOUNDER REBUKES GROUP OVER ISRAEL

NEW YORK (JTA) — The founder of Human Rights Watch rebuked the organization for being overly critical of Israel. More...

JERUSALEM MAYOR TO RUN IN N.Y. MARATHON

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat will run in the New York City Marathon. More...

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Columns

Civil Unions

By Lisa Rosenberg Moore

The rights and obligations afforded same sex couples remains a highly debated topic in the United States. In 2007, the legislature enacted the New Jersey Civil Union Law. More...

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Pakistan On The Edge

Some Congressional lawmakers have wanted to withhold aid to Pakistan unless the United States gains access to A.Q. Khan, the Pakistani nuclear scientist who sold technology to North Korea, Libya and Iran.
JOYCE S. ANDERSON Special to the Jewish Times

The War in Afghanistan has been at the center of debate as President Barack Obama wrestled with a review of goals, strategy and related troop levels. More...

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Synagogues

Synagogues

Friday, 5 CHESHVAN 5770 Light Candles 5:51 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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SHOPPING FOR CHARITY. RNS luncheon raises money at its recent 'Bag Ladies' Luncheon, which was held at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point. Taking a break from shopping are, from left, Bonnie Shapiro, Lois Jacobs and Fran Peskoe. More...

Emeth Shalom Hosts Scholar-in-Residence

Temple Emeth Shalom will present its 6th annual Scholar-in-Residence weekend Nov. 13 to 15, featuring distinguished lecturer Rabbi Henry A. Zoob. The entire community has been invited to attend. More...

Health and Nutrition

Stop Counting Sheep, Get Some Sleep!

(NewsUSA) - Americans lead busy lives - and the overscheduled often cut back on sleep. But sleeping five or six hours a night can carry severe health consequences. More...

Worried About Cold & Flu? Boost Your Immunity

(NewsUSA) — It's a common story: a child comes home from school with a headache and fever. Within a week or two, every person in the house has caught the flu. More...

B'nai B'rith critical of Senate health care bill

By Eric Fingerhut

WASHINGTON (JTA) - As efforts to reform the health care system reach the homestretch, one Jewish group has issued a detailed critique on how the latest legislation "falls short" in several areas. More...

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Obituaries

HERBERT LEVINE, 89

Herbert Levine, 89, of Margate, passed away suddenly on October 17, 2009. Herb was a selfmade businessman in the south Jersey area. More...

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Community

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Chancellor Commander William Abel along with Prelate Jack Link present a check to Leigh Turner towards monies for the JFS food pantry. More...

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NEW CHOIR AT EMETH SHALOM. Temple Emeth Shalom has added a choir to its musical repertoire. Pictured, first row, left to right — choir director Lisa Tee, Jen Wagner, Joanne Platt, Shirley Belitsky, and Bernie Abrams. More...

RNS luncheon raises money at their 'Bag Ladies' Luncheon at Greate Bay CC

Renee Wolf, co-chair of the luncheon signs in Helen Nowak. More...

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