Exposing Saudi Arabia’s ‘Humanitarianism’ in Palestine – teleSUR English
admin | June 30, 2017
Such modern day humanitarians have played misery with unparalleled cynicism and cruelty, exploiting needs to advance the disappearance of a people.
Passionate beliefs, civility can coexist – Idaho Statesman
admin | June 30, 2017
Idaho Statesman Passionate beliefs, civility can coexist Idaho Statesman The Talmud recounts the resolution of their disputes as follows: A Divine Voice announced: '[The views of] both are the words of the living God, but the law is in agreement with the rulings of the school of Hillel.' Since, however, 'both are the words ...
Balak Haftarah Companion – Chabad.org
admin | June 30, 2017
Overview The haftarah for the portion of Balak is the only one taken from the book of Micah. Micah was a contemporary of the prophet Isaiah, and lived about a hundred and thirty years before the destruction of the first Temple. His prophecies are similar to Isaiahs, in that he foresees the destruction and the terrible exile, but also carries prophecies of redemption and rebuilding.
Synagogue offers bar/bat mitzvah program for unaffiliated families – Sun Sentinel
admin | June 30, 2017
Jewish families across South Florida who aren't affiliated with a synagogue have the opportunity to give their children a traditional bar or bat mitzvah through Temple Beth El of Hollywood's Accelerated Prep Program. The inclusive APP is considered a no-strings attached course offered to Jewish families who do not want to join a synagogue but do want to have the bar or bat mitzvah for their child. This program is designed as a fast track one where teens learn to read Hebrew in order to read their Torah portion and lead the service
Women Torah readers at French synagogue threatened, insulted – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
admin | June 30, 2017
(JTA) Women who read aloud from the Torah at a synagogue in Marseille were subjected to threats and insults by congregants after local rabbis condemned the event. The dozens of threats and insults, made on social networks and in emails, started coming in Saturday night after the group of half a dozen women read the Torah at the Fleg Jewish Center that morning, the French community centers president,Raymond Arouch, and director, Martine Yana, wrote in a statement Monday.
Synagogue Stores Struggle to Stay Open – Atlanta Jewish Times
admin | June 30, 2017
ManyAtlanta synagogues have closed the doors on their gift shopsin recent years, and some remaining vendors are struggling to maintain their hold on customers. The one at Sinai closed, the AA (Ahavath Achim Synagogue) shop closed, Shearith Israel, they all closed
New and improved Jewish tradition – Heritage Florida Jewish News – Heritage Florida Jewish News
richards | June 30, 2017
Lets redefine Jewish. Lets make it bigger, broader and more inclusive. That was my biggest takeaway from the annual PJ Library conference in Reisterstown,Md., that I attended in April with Jennifer Cohen, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlandos director of Outreach and Engagement.
International Jewish athletes ‘return’ to Jerusalem for 20th Maccabiah Games – Heritage Florida Jewish News
simmons | June 30, 2017
The USA delegation entering Ramat Gan Stadium at the 2013 Maccabiah opening ceremony. During the 20th Maccabiah Games next month, about 7,000 Jewish athletes from 80 countries will descend upon the Holy Land to join 2,500 Israeli athletes in the Olympic-style competition. Held every four years, the Jewish multi-sport competition is the world's third-largest sporting event.
Building in Beachwood | Destination | clevelandjewishnews.com – Cleveland Jewish News
simmons | June 30, 2017
Beachwood celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015 and the city doesnt appear to be slowing down as one of the most sought-after communities to live in and to work in. Beachwood was founded as a village in 1915 and became a city in 1960
Tidbits from the Sandwich Generation – Heritage Florida Jewish News
simmons | June 30, 2017
Yiddish words that adorn Ruben's refrigerator. My favorite Mother's Day gift was a refrigerator magnet set with more Yiddish words than even my "Bubbie" (grandmother) spoke.
