At Israel confab, it’s hip to be partners

by Robert Wiener

May 8, 2013

Jewish professionals and funders gathered in Newark May 5 and 6 for a conference on “people to people” partnerships between the Diaspora and Israel. Read More

At Bonds gala, envoy describes UN thaw

Israeli Ron Prosor sees progress in tone; ‘They’re not Zionists’

by Robert Wiener

May 8, 2013

Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations said his country is beginning to gain acceptance at the world body, where its actions have been frequently condemned. Read More

Execs promote Israeli energy innovators

Nonprofit introduces alternative fuel experts to U.S. researchers

by Robert Wiener

May 1, 2013

Cooperation between the United States and Israel in developing alternatives to Middle Eastern oil is now closer than ever, according to leaders of a not-for-profit called The Israel Energy Partnership. Read More

At Rutgers University, artists deliver pro-Israel message

Hillel invites students to paint a temporary mural on College Ave.

by Debra Rubin

May 1, 2013

Armed with only spray cans and T-shirts, Rutgers University students scrawled a strong message of support for Israel. Read More

Lt. gov. visits Wae Center, a ‘hopeful place’

by Robert Wiener

May 1, 2013

For an hour on April 27, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor laughed, danced, shook hands, and high-fived her way through the Wae Center in West Orange, sharing moments of fun with many of the 65 clients of the Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled of MetroWest program. Read More

Contests prep North Americans for aliya

Couples, professionals compete for positions or a big wedding gift

by Sara Miriam Gross

April 29, 2013

Aiming to increase awareness of aliya by encouraging friends and family to share in the journey, Nefesh B'Nefesh has launched the Best Job Contest and the Wedding Gift Challenge. Read More

Jewish chaplains return to Canada prisons

NJ group said budget woes were no excuse to axe minority clergy

by Robert Wiener

April 24, 2013

Jewish chaplains and clergy from other minority faiths have returned to prisons in Canada — at least temporarily — after a six-month struggle backed by the New Jersey-based National Association of Jewish Chaplains. Read More

The healing begins

What Boston hospitals learned from Israel

by Ben Sales

April 24, 2013

For Boston doctors, the challenge presented by last week’s bombing was unprecedented — but they were prepared. Read More

NJ pro-Israel PAC raises funds for Cory Booker

In Englewood, donors give $100,000 toward possible Senate run

by Robert Wiener

April 24, 2013

A pro-Israel PAC fund-raiser for Newark Mayor Cory Booker brought in $100,000, even though Booker has not yet made his intentions to run for United States senator in 2014 official. Read More