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What do these well-known people from history have in common?
Sarah Bernhardt, Leon Blum, Emile Durkheim, Claude Levy-Strauss, André Maurois, Marcel Marceau, Pierre Mendes, Marcel Proust, James Mayer de Rothschild, and Rabbi Shlomo Itzhaki …
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LINDA SHAMOON
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4/23/15
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JNS.org – Pope Francis met with a delegation of leading European rabbis at the Vatican April 20 to discuss Jewish-Christian relations and the ongoing surge of European anti-Semitism.
The delegation was from the Conference of European Rabbis, …
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4/23/15
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WASHINGTON (JTA) – With the conclusion of a framework agreement over Iran’s nuclear agreement last week, many remain profoundly unsure whether the deal will successfully prevent Tehran’s acquisition of a nuclear weapon.
Under the …
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Edwin Black
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4/13/15
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“Historians are storytellers and interpreters.” These are the words of Dr. Maud S. Mandel, dean of the college and professor of History and Judaic Studies at Brown University. The urgent story she shares in her latest book and in a talk to the …
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LINDA SHAMOON
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4/13/15
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From May 15-17, Congregation Am David, in Warwick, will look back and celebrate 60 years in the Rhode Island community. The congregation will remember the beautiful synagogue building, as well as honor Am David member Alice Goldstein, who has …
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MARK SWEBERG
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4/13/15
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American Jews have mixed feelings when it comes to Israel, and the same is true for Jewish educators who are responsible for teaching about it. Fortunately, this summer presents two opportunities to find guidance on how to teach about Israel in …
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Larry Katz
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4/13/15
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The Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Beth-El in Providence. All are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of educational enrichment, friendship and light refreshments. …
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4/13/15
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If you are planning on attending The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association evening with Chef Frank Terranova, go unprepared. Why? Otherwise you might be too intimidated by the main guest’s accomplishments.
Make room in your calendar at 6:30 …
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4/13/15
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On March 21, nine Rhode Islanders joined more than 3,000 people in Washington, D.C. at the fifth and largest J Street National Conference. J Street is a pro-peace, pro-Israel organization that supports a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestinian …
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Liz Hollander
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4/13/15
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Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking and learning skills sharp. It also causes the body to release endorphins; these chemicals can give rise to feelings of pleasure.
Staying active at work can be done easily; small changes can …
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4/13/15
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