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Red-Dead canal idea stirs controversy

The World Bank is conducting a $14 million study of a plan to build a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea. Environmentalists say the canal idea is a risky proposition to save the Dead Sea, which is rapidly shrinking.

Israel Invests in Clean Tech as energy Crunch Looms

Industry observers say more aggressive government policies, such as underwriting renewable energy initiatives and granting more land for power plants, are needed to bolster the development of alternative energy.

A Festival of Lights — lite

COEJL\’s Web site describes its three-pronged approach of \”engaging the Jewish community in awareness, advocacy and concrete action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy conservation and sustainable legislation,\” in order to \”change how American Jewry responds to … daunting environmental problems.\”

The Treasures on Top of the Mountain

Masada, which represents a stronghold of Jewish courage and defiance, is among Israel\’s most visited sites. Located in the Judean Desert, adjacent to the Dead Sea, King Herod the Great built Masada 2,100 years ago as both his winter palace and a place where he would retreat in times of crisis.

Tom Tugend, Contributing Editor

\”This project marks the convergence of two traditions, without detracting from the integrity of either one,\” said Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels of Beth Shir Sholom, the \”Progressive Reform\” congregation long active in interfaith relations. \”In both traditions, trees symbolize new life and hope.\”

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In our studies at Beth Chayim Chadashim\’s (BCC) Queer Jewish Think Tank, we are not throwing out the halacha, nor are we bending and twisting the texts to suit our own devices (\”A Conservative Challenge,\” Jan. 17).

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