Category Archives: World
Area native Butchko returns to region as aquatic director for WB YMCA
Andrea Butchko became a lifeguard when she was in high school, first working at the JCC Day Camp. Now, the Lake-Lehman graduate oversees a staff of about 30 at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA. Read more » »
Bulgaria’s first new Jewish school in decades, named for Ronald S Lauder, opens in Sofia
September 15 was a happy and historic day for the children of the Bulgarian Jewish community as the country’s first new Jewish school in decades, named for World Jewish Congress president Ronald S Lauder, opened in capital city Sofia. Read more » »
Liz Weston: Moving to escape taxes? Make it a clean break
FILE – This April 2017, file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Liz Weston, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. (NerdWallet via AP, File) – Breaking up can be hard to do if the other party doesn’t want to let you go. People who move out of high-tax states may learn this the hard way — through a residency audit. Read more » »
Challenging the NDP on Palestine During the Election Campaign
Last week I interrupted Jagmeet Singh at a public event to criticize the NDP’s suppression of Palestine solidarity activism. Read more »
Jewish groups provide emergency help to the Bahamas in wake of Dorian
(JTA)-The Israel-based humanitarian group IsraAID, B’nai B’rith International and Chabad are among those pitching in to help the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation, which has killed at least 20 people. Read more » »
29 Wonderful Adam Sandler Quotes
Adam Sandler is an amazing American actor and comedian known for his roles in films like ‘Punch-Drunk Love’ and ‘The Wedding Singer’. Along with his feature films that combined together have grossed over $2 billion at the box office, he has also released five comedy albums in his career, two of which were certified double-platinum. Read more » »
CIRCLING THE SQUARE: Danvers library, Topsfield Fair and DanversCARES ready for new season
CIRCLING THE SQUARE: Danvers library, Topsfield Fair and DanversCARES ready for new season Wicked LocalDANVERS — Weather, as we know, can be quite capricious. These last days involving Hurricane Dorian have done so much damage it is quite frightening. Read more » »
Jewish Women International names author and activist Meredith Jacobs as CEO
Skip to content Donate JTA US Israel Global Politics Culture Opinion Food Sports Lifestyle Health Obituaries Archive Video Jewniverse Quick Reads More Search ToggleSearch toggle Search for: Quick Reads Sections US Israel Global Politics Culture Read more » »
Jewish and pro-Israel groups, leaders react to news of Greenblatt resignation
Jewish and pro-Israel groups, leaders react to news of Greenblatt resignation Jewish News of Greater PhoenixJewish and pro-Israel community leaders and groups reacted to the White House announcement on Thursday that U.S. Middle East special envoy Jason … Read more » »
Sport stalwart mourned
AJAX footy players wore black armbands during last Sunday’s semi-final win in a touching tribute to club legend – and AJAX cricket, Maccabi Victoria and Maccabi Australia stalwart – Ben Sternfeld, who passed away last week, aged 89. Read more » »
