NJ teen witnesses violence at Western Wall
May 20, 2013
Noa Rabin went to the Western Wall to daven, not to demonstrate. But when she went to pray on May 10, the 18-year-old yeshiva student from Highland Park inadvertently found herself in the middle of an angry, sometimes violent protest over Women of the Wall. Read More
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Synagogues get help in mapping the future
May 20, 2013
For Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth, the decision by United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism to offer a one-year guided strategic planning process could not have come at a better time. Read More
J Street rep praises Arab League initiative
May 8, 2013
J Street’s new regional field organizer urged local followers to seize on current headlines to push for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read More
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At Israel confab, it’s hip to be partners
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’
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
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.
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’
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
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
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
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