March 26, 2010 RSS feed / National / World Briefs

Netanyahu to AIPAC: Jerusalem Not a Settlement

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told AIPAC activists that “Jerusalem is not a settlement” and depicted the Palestinian Authority as not taking steps for peace. More...

New Kosher Items for Passover

The number of kosher for Passover products increases every year. The Orthodox Union’s Daf Hakashrus, OU Kosher’s magazine, annually prints an updated list that includes new Kosher for Passover items. More...

Passover story illuminated as Delaware governor affixes mezuzah

DOVER, Del. (Jewish Voice) — Woodburn, the governor’s mansion in Dover, is a place rich with history. More...

JCC’s Spring Break Travel Camp

On April 2, and 5-9, the Katz JCC will be offering a Spring Break Travel Camp for children in grades K-3 that will visit five fun-filled locations in Atlantic and Cape May countiesy plus enjoy time in the JCC. More...

Golda Meir Hadassah luncheon

At a Golda Meir Hadassah luncheon meeting at Beth El Synagogue, on March 17, award-winning author Sissy Carpey presented her recent book about her family, most of whom fled from Russia at the time of the revolution and came to America. More...

Waxman Relates Health Care Reform to Seder

LOS ANGELES (JTA) — A Jewish lawmaker and key mover in the passage of the health care reform bill said it was appropriate the measure passed in the House of Representatives a week before Passover. More...

Beth El Purim celebration

Beth El members of all ages get ready to participate in a creative Purim skit for the synagogue on Sunday, Feb. 28th. More...

On Passover I know I Can’t Eat Bread, but Corn Too?

Passover is primarily known as the Jewish holiday celebration of freedom, which also happens to feature a myriad of rules concerning food. There are foods we must eat such as matzo, and there are foods one is forbidden to consume such as chametz. More...

Israeli Wines Triumph at Madrid Competition

MADRID (JTA) — Seven Israeli wines were recognized in the Bacchus International Wine Competition in Madrid. More...

Child Nutrition Seders to Raise Awareness, Advocate for Funding

The Passover story is about the Jewish people gaining their freedom from slavery in Egypt. This year, two Jewish groups are connecting the holiday to a campaign to free American children from the bondage of hunger. More...

2010 Agency Allocations: Why so little?

A Message from Our Federation

To borrow a concept from the Book of Ecclesiastes: To every Annual Campaign, there is a season. A time of plenty, and a time of less than plenty; A time to stay the course, and a time to talk ‘tachles.’ Right now, we need to talk. More...

Reflections on the Federation’s Recent Mission to Israel

I cannot remember how many times I have visited the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem since my first trip to Israel in 1984. I cannot tell you how many times, I have stood on the Haas Promenade which overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem. More...

Healthy cooking for Passover? All it takes is tweaking

NEW YORK (JTA)— Eating adventurously may be considered a virtue for 51 weeks of the year, but when it comes to Passover cooking, tradition rules with a matzo ball-shaped fist. More...

OU Updates it’s Website for Passover 2010

The Orthodox Union’s general website, www.ou.org, is a veritable mine of information on OU programs, events, Jewish holidays, and offers lectures and shiurim (words of Torah) on many different topics. More...

Fun in the Sun: Bright Ideas for Child Safety

(NewsUSA)— When the sun shines bright, heading for fun outside may be high on your list of priorities. But too much fun in the sun can be risky — especially for children. More...

Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood kicks off their “Line Dancing’ classes

Catching their breath with a ‘beverage break’ are L-R: Flossie Young, Annette Payton, Kathy Norcross, Suzanne Turner, Mary Cantilo and Lisa Hagen. More...

Congregation Beth Judah annual Purim basket fundraiser

Congregation Beth Judah in Ventnor had a successful Purim basket fundraiser. Gift baskets were distributed to members of Beth Judah and to their college students as part of the celebration of Purim. More...

Shaloma Hadassah 5th Annual Progressive Dinner

On Saturday, February 20, Shaloma Hadassah held its 5th annual Progressive Dinner. More...

Liberate Yourself This Passover

At the core of everything people do at the Seder and even in the preparations for it, stands the desire to celebrate being liberated from whatever oppresses us and those about whom we care. More...