On the trail of the Maccabees
Jewish Journal
December 22, 2011
The heroes of Chanukah are no secret. The legendary Judah Maccabee and his warrior brothers defeated the Greek Hellenists in true Israelite fashion.
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Olim land in Israel on eve of Chanukah
Jewish Journal
December 20, 2011
Some 76 new immigrants from North America arrived in Israel on the eve of Chanukah.
Rosh Hashanah ‘in the house tonight’ dances into the new year
Jewish Journal
September 13, 2011
Aish brings together rhythem, beats and davening for their \’Rosh Hashanah in the house tonight\’ dancing spectacle.
Israel offers good-will gestures for Christmas
Jewish Journal
December 20, 2010
Christian Palestinian residents of the West Bank will be allowed to enter Israel, including overnight, for Christmas.
A ‘Spectacular’ Summer of Inspiration
Natalie Goodis
October 6, 2005
Every year during the High Holidays, my rabbi at Temple Beth Am makes an appeal for Israel Bonds to our congregation. However, this year, I suggested — and he agreed — that teenagers be the ones to inspire the congregation to support Israel.
Hoop Star Scores On and Off Court
Cookie Lommel
June 2, 2005
After a successful career with the country\’s top basketball team, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Aulcie Perry, 54, opened summer basketball clinics for children 7 to 14 years old in Tel Aviv. And he\’s about to open another one — a camp set up to attract teens from all over the world, especially observant Jews.
Once Upon a Kvetch
Naomi Pfefferman
September 2, 2004
While the Shlepperellas have earned good reviews for their humor, their beginnings weren\’t so funny. Back in 1991, a freaked-out Schilling-Gould, then the mother of 8-month-old twins, attended a mom\’s support group after learning she was expecting her third child.
Shabbat in Jerusalem
Laurel Sternberg
August 5, 2004
Hospitality is the rule and guests are considered a blessing. I never lacked invitations for Shabbat dinners and lunches as a single person, but I also loved hosting.
Visit to Another Israel
Gary Wexler
February 5, 2004
It\’s time we stop kidding ourselves that Israel has survived well through the last three years. The country is unraveling at the seams.
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