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NewsThe Jewish NewsFirst, on the front page, there was a respectful political cartoon about B’nai B’rith. As the oldest Jewish service organization in the world, with a largely American membership, B’nai B’rith was celebrating its 100th birthday. The cartoon depicted one … Read more »
Donor’s Life Defined by Caring for Community
Growing up, Gerson Schwartz would wake up to find that his father had already left for work, and he wouldn’t return until after Schwartz had already gone to bed. Gerson SchwartzHis father took off of work only about one hour every week — to go to synagogue. “We never forgot we were Jewish,” Schwartz said. “It was part of our life. Read more » »
Miriam Kochan obituary
My mother, Miriam Kochan, who has died aged 88, was an inspiring teacher, author and leader in the Oxford Jewish community. She pioneered the ceremony of batmitzvah for girls aged 12 and over in the orthodox Jewish community in the UK. Facing down much resistance from conservative elements, she introduced the ceremony in 1970. Read more » »
Alice Cohn: Jewish Heroine Of The Holocaust
Photo Credit: Jewish Press The family of Alice Cohn accepting a plaque on her behalf. In the Righteous of the Nations feature, we have honored the bravery of remarkable people like Johanna Eck, Mary Elmes, Giorgio Perlasca and Frank Foley who risked their own lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Read more » »
Trump Jerusalem Declaration Came at “Absolutely Precise Biblical Time”: CUFI’s Hagee [WATCH]
“For thus said God of Hosts—He who sent me after glory—concerning the nations that have taken you as spoil: ‘Whoever touches you touches the pupil of his own eye. Read more » »
Pioneering doctor called Kankakee home
Dr. James ‘J.B.’ Pinski skt James Bernard (J.B.) Pinski could likely have been a successful physician anywhere. He picked Kankakee. Pinski, who died in Kankakee Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at the age of 83, was a dermatologist who was one of the pioneers in hair transplantation. Read more » »
French children’s magazine withdrawn after claiming Israel not ‘real country’
A French magazine has been forced to withdraw its January edition after it claimed was not a “real country.” Children’s publication was withdrawn from sale after it included Israel with as examples of countries that are not recognised by certain states. “We call these 197 countries states, like , Germany or Algeria. Read more » »
Folsom A to Z: Philip (Phillip) Charles Cohn
Editor’s note: Folsom A to Z is an intermittent series in the Telegraph where readers can learn facts and history about Folsom. Each week, the Telegraph will select a landmark, place, historical figure and major historical event that start with the next letter of the alphabet. This week we continue with “C. Read more » »
Monika Schaefer arrested in Germany: B’nai Brith
Monika Schaefer has been arrested in Germany, according to B’nai Brith Canada. According to a Toronto-based spokesperson Munich police have confirmed Schaefer, a Holocaust denier, was arrested. They are waiting on more specific information related to why she was taken into custody. Read more » »
Here’s how Arizona tax credits help you help others
There is still plenty of time to save money on your Arizona taxes. Contributions to a qualifying organization between Jan. 1, 2018, and April 17, 2018, may be claimed as a credit on either your 2017 or 2018 tax return. Read more » »
