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Decline and Fall of the Nobel Peace Prize

So what did the prize have to do with Al Gore and climate change, important as the issue is?
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Special to the Jewish Times

By now we've all heard the criticisms of President Obama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize just a little too early. But Judaism and Jewish values offer a unique perspective on the controversy that others have missed. More...

Choosing a Wedding Photographer

It's the day you've dreamed of since you were a tiny girl playing dress up. You've planned for years to make every detail exactly as you want it. Now it is finally time to live out your fairy tale wedding and marry the man of your dreams... More...

Fine Arts at William Ris Gallery

When Barbara Schreckengaust and her son William started Pennsylvania's Camp Hill Academy of Fine Arts in 1966 they had no idea that 43 years later the gallery would still be going strong. More...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does it work? The wedding couple goes to homeweddingregistry.com and registers on-line. Our banking partner, Cape Bank will then contact the couple to set up a savings account. Your photo and wedding info will be placed on the web site. More...

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...

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...

No to Even-Handedness

Israel is singled out as a "war criminal," "racist" or "Apartheid" state, and is internationally isolated through a campaign of boycotts, divestments, and sanctions.
STEPHEN KRAMER Jewish Times Israel Correspondent

We've heard it said that America should be more evenhanded in dealing with the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. It seems to make sense because America wants to be an "honest broker" when it comes to leading the parties into negotiations. More...

Special Occasion Cakes That Are Truly Memorable

Submitted by The Cake Studio

"I wanted to take time out to tell you how absolutely delicious and beautiful our cake was. I was so happy when I saw the final product, and even more so when I tasted it!! Honestly, the cake was one of the biggest hits of the night. I swear. More...

Music to Match a Once-in-a-Lifteime Event

Magic Flute Wedding Music has won "Best of the Shore" in wedding music for two consecutive years, 2008 and 2009. And for good reason. More...

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