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Opposition continues despite new Boy Scout policy
In 2001, Temple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH) overwhelmingly decided to end its sponsorship of Cub Scout Pack 1300 to protest the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) policy banning openly gay…
Jews should get offended
If there’s one thing the Palestinians are great at, it’s saying no. For years now, many peace-loving Jewish heads have been bruised from banging against the brick wall of Palestinian rejectionism.
NSA and JEW
If you ever needed a sign that Jews feel fully integrated and accepted by society, consider this: Not one major Jewish group made a peep over the revelations of National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance.
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“Curb” star Jeff Garlin spends two days in jail following parking lot confrontation
Actor Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") was released from a Van Nuys jail yesterday, at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) website. An incident…
‘Man of Steel’ screenwriter David S. Goyer on Superman and religion
“People are always so quick to point out the Christ allegory in “The Man of Steel” but Superman has always struck me as a combination of Old Testament and New…
Superman is a Jewish Fantasy
This past week my wife surprised me with tickets to the new Superman movie “Man of Steel” for my birthday. So late Saturday night, we sat in a packed movie…
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Archie Comics feature film in the works
Archie comics lovers, rejoice!
Israel’s SodaStream inks deal with KitchenAid
The Israeli company SodaStream agreed to develop a home system for making carbonated drinks for KitchenAid appliances.
Barbra Streisand receives Honorary Doctorate from The Hebrew University
Barbra Streisand, after receiving an honorary doctorate from The Hebrew University, stands in front of the plaque of the Institute of Jewish Studies Building, established in 1984 in honor of…
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Summer Peaches Are Here
I always figured peaches were a super sugary fruit as they are so darn good. But it is not so. Peaches: are often less than 100 calories, making them a…
The Power of Language: Cultivating Positive Emotions
Language affects the heart. When we’re surrounded by others who speak negatively, it can really affect our mood and disposition. Are we aware of how much negative language there is…
Attention Forward: We Aren’t That Radical
It has been said that most of us believe newspaper reporting to be generally accurate, until we read an article on a subject with which we are intimately familiar. It…
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Dad who named kids for Nazis wears Nazi regalia to court
A New Jersey white supremacist who gave his children Nazi-linked names wore full Nazi regalia to a court appearance to request visitation rights.
Frank Lautenberg leaves legacy of American Jewry’s profile
Someone searching for the legacy of Frank Lautenberg, the longtime Democratic U.S. senator from New Jersey, might simply look to Baruch College in New York. Of the 1,900 Jewish students there, 60 percent are from the former Soviet Union, 15 percent are Persian and 10 percent are Syrian.
Was Frank Lautenberg sufficiently pro-Israel?
Jennifer Rubin at the Washington Post berates AIPAC for what she calls its “fawning” remembrance of Frank Lautenberg, the longtime New Jersey senator who died yesterday:
Senator Frank R. Lautenberg 1924-2013
Frank Lautenberg’s rise to wealth and prominence is a classic rags-to-riches story.
In Senate, Lautenberg maintained commitment to the Jewish community
In 1982, Frank Lautenberg was running for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate spot at a time when Democrats in the state were down on their political fortunes.
New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg dies at 89
New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, whose signature law facilitated a flood of Soviet Jewish emigration just prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, has died.
New Jersey Palestinian flag flap breezes over
The city of Paterson, N.J. — whose southern area is called “Little Ramallah” for the large number of Palestinian Arab expats – raised the Palestinian flag above city hall on Sunday May 19 as it proclaimed Palestinian-American Day.
N.J. firm wins original rights to drill in Golan Heights
A New Jersey-based company was awarded the first license to drill for oil in the Golan Heights.
Lautenberg says he will not run again
Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) said he will not run again for the Senate.
Former Jewish school teacher pleads guilty to child pornography
An ex-teacher at a Jewish elementary school in New Jersey pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography and child exploitation.
N.J. shul claims new menorah-lighting Guinness record
A New Jersey synagogue said that it set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 834 menorahs on 90 tables in an airport hangar.
Chanukah lessons in a post-Sandy world
Late last month, I was in Breezy Point, the isolated beachfront neighborhood in Queens, N.Y., that has become an iconic image for the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
JONAH center being sued for false claims on reversing homosexuality
JONAH, a Jewish center in New Jersey that offers therapy to reverse homosexuality, is being sued for allegedly making fraudulent claims.
Weeks after Sandy, enormity of human and economic costs are becoming clear
Kenny Vance's multimillion-dollar beach house has stood proudly on the Long Island shore and weathered all manner of storms since 1916. Then came Sandy.
N.J. kosher cheese company bidding for recovery after Sandy
A flooded warehouse, decomposed wall beams, sodden sheetrock, crumbling brick walls, a fried electrical system and about $2 million worth of rotten cheese waiting to be chucked: That’s only a glimpse of the woes facing Brigitte Mizrahi.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach loses to Rep. Bill Pascrell in N.J.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach lost his bid for a congressional seat from New Jersey.
Jewish friends killed during Sandy remembered for selflessness, activism
Jessie Streich-Kest and Jacob Vogelman, two Brooklyn Jews and friends from childhood who were killed during the height of Hurricane Sandy, both came from families deeply involved in social and humanitarian causes. Their death, according to Vogelman’s father, also involved an element of selflessness.
Sandy stories: Destruction, recovery and human kindness
A week after Sandy swept into the New York area with fierce winds, driving rain and a high tide for the history books, the nation’s largest Jewish community was still picking up the pieces. JTA gathered stories from around the storm zone about Sandy’s destruction, the recovery and the remarkable tales of human kindness.
Sandy-affected voters in N.Y., N.J. can choose polling place
Voters in New York and New Jersey affected by superstorm Sandy will be permitted to vote at any polling place in their respective states using a provisional ballot.
From Madoff to Sandy and on eve of GA, federations retool when crisis hits
The national headquarters of the Jewish Federations of North America could not have been in a worse location when Sandy struck.
Deluged day school, ruined Torahs and devastated communities left in Sandy’s wake
When Rabbi Avremel Okonov arrived Tuesday morning at the school he co-founded 10 years ago in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, the water in the basement had already receded from the high water mark. It only came up to his knees.
Where was God When Hurricane Sandy Struck?
What was G-d thinking when he sent Hurricane Sandy and what could have been its purpose?
Jewish community bears impact of Hurricane Sandy
Less than a year into her job at North Shore Synagogue in Syosset, N.Y., Rabbi Debbie Bravo sounded remarkably poised as she and her community faced one of their most powerful challenges together: Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy: How you can help
“As you all are aware, Hurricane Sandy, a storm of unprecedented magnitude, struck the Eastern portion of the United States. Seeing the response of communities across the region to the devastating storm, we are awed by the strength of the American people.
East Coast crippled by massive storm, death toll climbs
Millions of people were left reeling in the aftermath of the whipping winds and heavy rains of the massive storm Sandy on Tuesday as New York City and many parts of the eastern United States struggled with epic flooding and extensive power outages.
Flights between Israel and U.S. delayed due to Sandy
Flights between Israel and the United States continue to be delayed as superstorm Sandy continues to batter America's northeast coast.
Jewish institutions shutting down for massive storm
Jewish institutions throughout the eastern United States were closing in preparation for the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy.
Conservative day school cancels Boy Scout troops over exclusion of gay leaders
A Conservative Jewish day school will not renew its Boy Scouts charter because of the organization's policy excluding gay and lesbian adults as leaders.
Adelsons again donate $500K to Super PAC supporting Boteach
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his wife for a second time have given $500,000 to a Super PAC supporting Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s bid for Congress.
Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion – Go Scratch!
RHONJ Reunion Part 2 - Lies. Lies. Lies.
RHONJ – Time To Go Manzo
Adelsons donate to PAC supporting Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s campaign
Casino mogul and philanthropist Sheldon Adelson and his wife have contributed to an independent super PAC to support Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s congressional candidacy.
Real Housewives of New Jersey Double Blog
Romney meets Orthodox Jewish wedding party
He may not have been invited, but Mitt Romney ended up meeting some members of an Orthodox wedding party.
The seven-year cycle
After seven and a half years of daily study, my voyage through the sea of Talmud ended with these words, as approximately 90,000 Jews filled every seat of MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to celebrate the completion of Daf Yomi in an event called the 12th Siyum HaShas. My voyage began with a miracle, and ended in transformation.
90,000 to gather in N.J. stadium for completion of Talmud
Ninety thousand people are expected to gather in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to celebrate the completion of the Talmud study cycle.
N.J. Gov. Christie signs law imposing Iran sanctions
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed into law new sanctions against Iran that prohibit public contracts with any company or person that invests in Iran’s energy and finance sectors.
Real Housewives of New Jersey Hit the Road
Real Housewives of New Jersey Men’s Night
RHoNJ – Gia Rocks & Melissa Sucks
Real Housewives of New Jersey – Oy Vey!
Real Housewives of New Jersey – Another Fake Doctor?
Real Housewives of New Jersey – Garbage on Display
Conversations From Twitter – Part 6
Real Housewives of New Jersey – 50 Shades of Green
Real Housewives of New Jersey Try to Ruin a Wedding
Conversations From Twitter – Part 4
Rothman defeated in primary battle
Rep. Steve Rothman (D-N.J.), a veteran Jewish member of the U.S. House of Representatives, lost his primary election bid against another incumbent, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.).
MetroWest and Central N.J. federations to merge
Two Jewish federations in New Jersey are merging in what is being described as the largest federation merger in history.
Real Housewives of New Jersey – Start Firing!
June 4, 2012
Conversations From Twitter – Part 3
Conversations From Twitter – Part 2
The Real Housewives of New Jersey Implode
Goodbye to The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Real Housewives of New Jersey – Damn Fairies!
Jewish school teacher arrested on possession of child pornography
A teacher at a Jewish elementary school in the New York area has been arrested on charges of possessing child pornography.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey Hate Teresa
Real Housewives of New Jersey: It’s On!
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