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JTA – New U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland credited his Jewish grandparents, who he said fled to the United States from anti-Semitism in Russia, for putting him in position to be nominated.
“My family deserves much of the credit …
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3/18/16
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WASHINGTON (JTA) – Here are five things to watch for at this year’s annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which is taking place here March 19-22:
It’s Yoooooooooge.
Organizers are expecting 18,000 …
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Ron Kampeas
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3/18/16
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Twenty-nine travelers left Miami for Havana on Feb. 10, and spent eight days traveling through Cuba on Temple Beth-El’s Cuba Mission. They visited the Jewish community and learned about the history and culture of the formerly forbidden nation only …
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Temple Beth-El
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3/18/16
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Day 15
I got to the Fitness Center early – very early – not only because it’s a great way to start the day, but also so that I have my pick of machines and ample floor space. However, this past week, I have noticed that there are a lot …
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KARA MARZIALI
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3/18/16
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“A heady mix of henna, history, and the power of words written on skin, sand, and paper. An engrossing, surprising, compelling read.”
– Indira Ganesan, author of “As Sweet as Honey,” in praise of Nomi Eve’s new book, “Henna …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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3/18/16
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The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center will present author Laurel Leff at the Victor Baxt Lecture Series event March 20. Her topic is “Well Worth Saving: American Universities’ Life- and-Death Decisions on Hiring Scholars From …
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3/18/16
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Trips on the Jewish Wayback Machine are wonderful, and the recent “A Night at the Deli” at the Dwares JCC was magnificent.
Ah, the sight of an old-fashioned slicing machine and the deli man in his whites, the smell of spicy pastrami, …
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NOEL RUBINTON
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3/3/16
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Turn on the television during one of the primary debates, no matter the party, and you’ll bear witness to a comedy sketch. You may even think you’re in the audience of “Saturday Night Live.” Alas, you’re not – you’re watching …
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MARTY COOPER
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3/3/16
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CHICAGO (JTA) – The ideals of open dialogue, debate and civil discourse are pillars of university life. Today, these mainstays of higher education are beginning to crumble with fissures developing over issues of race, gender and, most recently, …
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EMILY BRISKMAN
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3/3/16
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It’s springtime, and that means that families all over the state are starting to think about the next school year. Where should you send your child? Did you know that there are two Jewish day schools and one early childhood center right here in …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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3/3/16
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