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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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As I did my research, I was happy to learn that this month, Adar, at the beginning of spring, is known as a month of celebration and happiness. Purim falls in Adar. The Talmud says “when the month of Adar arrives, we increase …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/17/16
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A group from Temple Beth-El, in Providence, traveled to Cuba on Feb. 10 laden with donations for our Jewish brethren, filled with enthusiasm and the spirit of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Even as we delivered our bags filled with …
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d'Var Torah
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3/17/16
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I recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Those who know me personally know which one it is. For those of you who don’t, you’ll just have to guess as I’m not revealing which milestone I’ve achieved.
Suffice it to …
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Fran Ostendorf
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3/3/16
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – Police removed haredi Orthodox protesters who disturbed a women’s prayer service at the Western Wall.
The Original Women of the Wall group held morning services on Feb. 29 using a small Torah scroll they smuggled in. The …
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3/3/16
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