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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Narcotics Anonymous is available to offer help to those with drug problems. For information, contact the N.A. phone line: 1-866-935-4762 or visit the website, NAbeehive.org. BLOOD DRIVES, DONATION OPPORTUNITIES: American Red Cross lists the following blood donation opportunities. Read more » »
BU Hillel Is Being Reinvented, and It’s a Mitzvah
A t a recent Shabbat dinner at BU’s Florence & Chafetz Hillel House , the dining room was filled to overflowing when Yehoshua Dovid Schwartz , Hillel’s newly arrived rabbi, climbed on a chair to greet the assembled students and professors with a stentorian „Shabbat shalom” that would have registered on the Richter scale. Read more » »
AROUND TOWN EVENTS SEMINARS MEETINGS TALKS: Operation Holiday & IFMA Awards
Operation Holiday Nov. 23-Dec.11; Alfred Sanzari Enterprises is holding its annual „Operation Holiday” gift and toy drive. This year, the real estate development firm is working in conjunction with Eva’s Village, a non-profit social service organization dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty. Read more » »
Events Listings: Dec. 4 to 10, 2015
THIS WEEK: Dec. 4 to 10, 2015 Wreath Making with Abby Peck, the annual workshop using the area’s native greens. No experience required. Workshop participants may bring greens, berries, pine cones, garden gloves, pruning shears and wire hangers. Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4. $2. 570-586-8191. Read more » »
Chanucá: „Am Israel Chai – O povo de Israel Vive”
Foi lá pelo século II AEC (Antes da Era Comum) que ocorreu a vitória dos Macabeus contra o grande exercito grego-sírio na Judéia, sob o domínio de Antioco IV. Decretos, submissão e revolta. Foi uma tragédia para o povo judeu, que reagiu. Read more » »
Daily Kickoff: Trump questions Israel’s commitment to peace | Inside Senate …
Have our people email your people. Share this sign up link with your friends. DRIVING THE DAY: From 9AM – 5PM, the Republican Jewish Coalition hosts their 2016 Presidential Candidates Forum at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
Swampscott school reuse still on table
SWAMPSCOTT — Residents were given the opportunity at Wednesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting to voice their opinions on the potential reuse of the former Machon Elementary School property, with the majority opting for the wide open spaces. Read more » »
The Swedish Tiger Roars as Synagogues Close
The Great Synagogue of Stockholm. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. It was a familiar slogan throughout war-time Sweden: en Svensk tiger, which can be translated as „a Swedish tiger” — or, more to the point: „a Swede keeps secrets. Read more » »
Midtown’s biggest office rival outside Manhattan is Jersey City: RFR exec
Midtown’s biggest office rival outside Manhattan is Jersey City: RFR exec Brooklyn or Queens? Nope December 02, 2015 05: 47PMBy Kathryn Brenzel Jersey City waterfront (inset: Gregg Popkin) Watch out, Midtown. Jersey City is coming for you. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith International elects Gary P. Saltzman as president
Gary P. Saltzman Courtesy photo Gary P. Saltzman of Centennial was elected president of B’nai B’rith International by the Board of Governors at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Saltzman immediately begins a three-year term leading the world’s oldest and most widely known Jewish humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Read more » »
