Chair’s pitch on Super Sunday: ‘Help us help those in need’
November 16, 2009
When your phone rings Nov. 22 during Super Sunday, don’t be surprised if it’s Keith Zimmerman on the other end, cheerfully explaining the importance of making a contribution to the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County. Read More
Concert brings harmony to local synagogues
November 16, 2009
Singer Debbie Freidman will headline a concert celebrating “hope” — as well as harmony among eight New Jersey synagogues. The synagogues will share in the proceeds of the Dec. 6 concert at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in North Brunswick. Read More
‘Muslim Zionist’ tells of harassment at home
November 16, 2009
In an age when Muslims are often viewed as enemies of Jews and Christians, one Bangladeshi Muslim journalist is being prosecuted in his homeland for advocating for the rights of other religions and for his public support of Israel. Read More
Solving Shoa mysteries with ‘genetic testimony’
November 16, 2009
An international DNA database is helping Holocaust survivors and their offspring solve nagging mysteries and perhaps unite with long-lost relatives. Read More
A century and a half of service
Anshe Emeth celebrates a historic milestone
November 2, 2009
Hundreds of people sat on the long cascading steps of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple as religious leaders, political figures, and congregants paid tribute to a congregation that has grown and thrived in New Brunswick for 150 years. Read More
JTA editor: Leaders are finding common ground
November 2, 2009
Despite some early rough patches, the administrations of Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu are finding common ground as both grapple with the concept of a two-state solution and the Iranian threat. Read More
Federation to help those hurt by economic crisis
November 2, 2009
As the economic crisis continues to take its toll on Jewish communities locally and around the world, the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County is committed to being there for those who have fallen on hard times. Read More
Renaissance Foundation named ‘action agency’
November 2, 2009
The state of New Jersey has designated the Jewish Renaissance Foundation of Perth Amboy as one of two “community action agencies” for Middlesex County — giving the nonprofit organization automatic access to federal funding every year and providing hundreds of thousands of dollars to expand and add programs. Read More
Monroe shul celebrates nonagenarian members
November 2, 2009
Twenty-one nonagenarians gathered Oct. 21 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia in Monroe for an annual celebration of their milestone birthday. Read More
Neve Shalom kicks in for ‘first-timers’ to Israel
October 19, 2009
For the 40-plus first-time visitors to Israel, the experience of traveling with other members of Congregation Neve Shalom was enhanced by having most of their costs paid for by the synagogue. Read More
Community
Candle Lighting Time
3rd of Kislev, 5770
November 20, 2009 | 4:18 p.m.
