Monmouth County News

‘Beacon’ to young girls is a ‘Woman to Watch’

Organization honors former Rumsonian for work with teens

‘Beacon’ to young girls is a ‘Woman to Watch’

Addie Swartz, a former Rumson resident and member of Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson, has been selected by Jewish Women International as one of its 2008 Women to Watch.Read More

New cantor already feels ‘at home’ at Kol Am

New cantor already feels ‘at home’ at Kol Am

At age 13, Janice Cohen knew she wanted to become a cantor. She fulfilled her dream and has brought her love of religious music to Congregation Kol Am in Freehold.
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Mitzvah Day will show a community that cares

Mitzvah Day will show a community that cares

Hundreds of volunteers from the Monmouth County Jewish community will be part of the eighth annual Mitzvah Day 2008, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County in Manalapan, on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Give students a voice, says new yeshiva hire

Hillel High School’s activities director touts ‘investment’

Give students a voice, says new yeshiva hire

Rabbi Dovid Becker, the new director of student activities at Hillel Yeshiva High School in Ocean, believes in programs that give students a voice in their own education.
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Medical fund for elderly honors a philanthropist

Ruth Hyman credits parents for teaching lessons of tzedaka

Medical fund for elderly honors a philanthropist

Ruth Hyman will receive the Philanthropist of the Year award from Generations ElderCare Charity. The Long Branch resident is a supporter of the organization, which was founded in June and plans to provide senior citizens with medical equipment denied under their health insurance.
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From the Pulpit

Messages for the New Year

Responses to New Jersey Jewish News’ invitation to leaders of area congregations to share their High Holy Days messages.
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