May 20, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Mingle with Philadelphia Sports Legends

Jerry Wolman, former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and subject of the book “Jerry Wolman: The World’s Richest Man,” Jon Dorenbos, current Philadelphia Eagle and motivational speaker, and Fox 29 Sports Anchor Don Tollefson, will h More...

Margate Native Elected to Head American Association for Cancer Research

Judy E. Garber, M. D., M. P. H., was inaugurated recently as president of the American Association for Cancer Research at theAACR 102nd Annual Meeting. More...

Columns

May 15, 2011 — Israel’s 63rd Anniversary

Dimensions

Since l948, Israel has marked the date of its creation with appropriate celebration and remembrance. However, throughout the Arab world the date is known as the “Nakba” – the catastrophe. More...

Dry Bones

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Walking the Walk

The PERSON in the PARSHA

Parshat Bechukotai(May 21, 2011) More...

Synagogues

Synagogues

Friday, 16 Iyar 5771Light Candles 7:50 p.m.ORTHODOXChabad Ventnor ShulRabbis Avrohom Rapoport6412 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor  822-8500Fri. at Candle Lighting.  Sat. More...

Community Calendar

Jewish Community Calendar

May 20 – Fri. The Katz JCC – Brunch & Learn program at 10:30 a.m. A speech about his newest book, " Thank you America: A Pictorial and Anecdotal History of the United States" and a book signing by author Dr. Harold Kirsh. More...

High School of Jewish Studies Graduates Largest Class in School History

The Board of Jewish Education’s High School of Jewish Studies held its Graduation and Awards Program at Beth El Synagogue on Tuesday night, May 10. More...

David Mendelsohn Israel Scholarship Awarded for 2011

Marisa Mast, tenth-grade daughter of Bob and Mims Friedman Mast of Northfield, has been awarded the third annual David Mendelsohn Memorial Israel Scholarship by the Board of Jewish Education to use for her upcoming teen peer trip, NFTY Adventure, thi More...

Beth El Carlebach-Style Cabaret Concert

Beth El Synagogue will present Rabbi Moshe Shur, former Carlebach sideman, in a coffee house concert on Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. There will be singing, simcha dancing, shmoozing and refreshments in the social on Beth El’s brand new dance floor. More...

Treasured Judaica Library, Once Feared Lost, Is Back

To the dismay of scholarly libraries and collectors around the world, access to one of the world’s largest and most valuable private Judaica libraries was thought to have been lost when it was believed to have been the selection of an anonymous More...

Obituaries

Obituary

Nathan R. Levine, 94, of Englewood, NJ, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 7, 2011 at The Jewish Home in Rockleigh, NJ. He was a beloved brother, husband, father and grandfather. More...

Community

Margate Players Summer Auditions

All auditions for “Anything Goes” will be held May 31 and June 1 (6 p.m., must be 16 or older), and “Guys and Dolls Jr.” June 13 and 14 (6 p.m., must be 8-15years old). All auditions will take place at the Dr. Dominick A. More...

'Beth Judah Alive!' and Special Recognition Program

The community is invited to join Congregation Beth Judah at services Friday, June 3, at 6 p. m., when Hazzan Jeffrey Myers will, once again, be conducting "Beth Judah Alive!" special musical service. More...

Chabad Lag B'omer

Lag B'omer is a festive day on the Jewish calendar, celebrated with outings, bonfires, and other joyous events. This year a Lag B'omer Picnic will be held at Birch Grove Park, in Northfield. More...