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Critics warn House tax reform bill could politicize houses of worship
(JTA) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed major tax reform legislation along party lines that critics said effectively repeals an amendment designed to keep houses of worship nonpartisan. The vote Thursday, Nov. 16, was 227-205, with 13 House Republicans joining all Democrats to oppose the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read more » »
Polish Jews sound alarm over racism in meeting with ruling party leader
JTA — Leaders of Polish Jewry said they flagged what they termed rising intolerance in the country during a meeting with a ruling party politician, but the party denied the subject was broached. Read more » »
After teen terror attack, Jewish leaders urge withdrawal of bill on Palestinian minors
In the wake of an attack by a teenage Palestinian terrorist that left two Israelis wounded last Friday, Jewish organizations and community leaders are calling for the withdrawal of a congressional measure targeting Israel’s treatment of Palestinian minors. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn. Read more » »
Samuel Untermyer: The Superlawyer Turned Superlandscaper
Samuel Untermyer, a hard-nosed lawyer, an eagle-eyed investor, a big-hearted civic leader, and a green-thumbed horticulturalist, was torn when America fought Germany in World War I—only to be among the first Americans to turn on Hitler’s Germany, long before America entered World War II. Read more » »
Monadnock Profile: Leader of world Jewish organization proud of his Monadnock Region roots
The phone interview with his hometown newspaper almost over, Daniel S. Mariaschin had a question of his own. The CEO and executive vice president of B’nai B’rith International has a strong affinity for Keene and the Monadnock Region. Read more » »
Congress passes tax reform that critics warn could politicize houses of worship
The House of Representatives passed major tax reform legislation along party lines, which critics said effectively repeals an amendment designed to keep houses of worship nonpartisan. Read more » »
Judge Francine B. Goldberg
Judge Francine B. Goldberg said being a judge in Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court is not a job, but a mission. “I have invested in family issues my entire career, and now I strive to assist in creating long-term solutions for families in crisis,” she said. “Making a difference for a family or a child is incredibly impactful. Read more » »
Anti-Israel movements need to call out anti-Semitism from within their ranks
They applauded as they humiliated him. When Noah Lew’s name was put forward for ratification as an elected member of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) board of directors at a general assembly meeting last month, students cheered as they voted “no. Read more » »
Events calendar
Friday, Nov. 17 CRAFT SALE: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17-18, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parish Center, 38710 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills, free, lunch and bake sale items available for purchase, 813-782-2813. EAGLE NEST TRAM TOUR: 9: 30 to 11 a.m. Nov. Read more »
If the shoe fits, where it: Lakeshore General Hospital to benefit from fundraiser
Diane Bondaruk is one businesswoman who always tries to find a way to assist local charities. That is exactly what she will do this Friday, Nov. 17 (4 pm to 9 pm) in A Shop for A Cause event at her House of Shoes location in Pierrefonds. The wonderful Lakeshore General Hospital will benefit from some of the proceeds. Read more » »
