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70th anniversary of ‘Partition Plan’ marked in New York
NEW YORK —Several Jewish organisations hosted in New York an event marking the 70th anniversary of the UN General Assembly Resolution 181, aslo dubbed the Partition Plan, which called for the creation of a Jewish state alongside an Arab state. Read more » »
JCC Star of David Awards presented to 4 community leaders
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Jewish Community Center honored four men with its Star of David Awards Nov. 15, presented to those who render exceptional service to the community at large and to the Jewish community of Staten Island. Read more » »
Dec. 11: South Orange B’nai B’rith Federation Housing Marks 25 Years of Quality Living for Area Seniors
Dignitaries and Guest Speakers Including Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly Mila Jasey and Essex County Freeholder Patricia Sebold will Join the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey and Township of South Orange Village for a Public Celebration at SOPAC SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – November 28, 2017 – (Newswire. Read more » »
Des habitants canadiens embarrassés veulent que soit renommée la rue ‘Swastika Trail’
Les habitants vivant sur le ‘Swatsika Trail’ (chemin de la croix gammée) ont fait appel à un groupe juif pour aider à ce que leur rue soit rebaptisée. Read more » »
A Lingering Love Story
This is, perhaps, more closely a love story than an essay: a love that began 43 years ago and appears to have increased, as the best love does, with time. It’s also the type of true love story that doesn’t run from tragedy. Perhaps the truest love is, in fact, strengthened by it. Read more » »
B’nai Brith wants Ontario town to change Swastika Trail street name
By Daniela Germano, THE CANADIAN PRESS A major Jewish advocacy group in Canada has stepped up efforts to help some residents of an Ontario town convince local politicians to rename a street currently called Swastika Trail. Read more » »
Silver Linings: Sharon Desatnik
When Sharon Desatnik was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012, she suddenly found herself in need of care and didn’t have any choice but to retire from her job as a physical therapist at Menorah Park in Beachwood. “This was after 30 years of being a caregiver, which I loved to do,” Desatnik said. “After the forced retirement, I was lost. Read more » »
After Teen Terror Attack, Jewish Leaders Urge Withdrawal of Bill on Palestinian Minors
Email a copy of „After Teen Terror Attack, Jewish Leaders Urge Withdrawal of Bill on Palestinian Minors” to a friend The US Congress. Photo: File. JNS. Read more » »
JECC, Federation to hold camp fair
The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland will hold “Camp Fair 2017” from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Rollhouse Entertainment, 33185 Bainbridge Road in Solon. Read more » »
The Matriarch of Beth Am: Rose Pilch Turns 100
When Rose Pilch was called to the Torah one recent Shabbat at Temple Beth Am, the entire congregation stood up in admiration and celebration. Two of her granddaughters and one great-grandson joined her. Her voice was clear, her pronunciation distinct, her presence so very familiar. Read more » »
