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Wilfs welcome new Yad Vashem entrance
Yad Vashem has unveiled the latest contribution by a New Jersey family to the memory of Holocaust victims and for the support of survivors. Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf and his cousin Leonard Wilf were in
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‘Bring what you learn wherever you are’
In recent years the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ has undertaken a significant commitment to teen leadership. Currently, three programs — Diller Teen Fellows, Iris Teen Tzedekah Advisors, and Write On For Israel
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Preserving memory with new tradition
Well past the Passover season, the Holocaust Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is planning a seder on Sunday, May 19, at the Aidekman campus in Whippany. Drawing on some of
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Wilf family gift boosts survivor program
Even when their attention is on a singer or speaker, or they are simply absorbed in conversation with those who share their traumatic history, the Holocaust survivors who attend Cafe Europa gatherings in Elizabeth
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One Dr. Ruth honors another at Lion lunch
Dr. Ruth Westheimer urged Jewish women philanthropists to “make believe tonight is Friday night” — and she wasn’t talking about lighting Shabbat candles. The famed sex therapist and radio host was the guest speaker
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Cherry Hill teen overcomes antisemitism to advocate for Israel
AGE:19 FAMILY:Parents Debbie & Scott;brother Josh, 23 SYNAGOGUE:Temple Emanuel DOG:Hatikvah SYNAGOGUE:Temple Emanuel FAVORITE ISRAELIFOOD:Schwarma FAVORITE PLACE INISRAEL:Tsfat FAVORITE MOVIE:“Yentl” Stefanie Jeffreys spent her childhood in Cherry Hill living in the Jewish bubble. Surrounded by
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Moorestown Jews support the hungry
Source: http://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/news/2013-05-15/Local_News/Moorestown_Jews_support_the_hungry.html
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JCRC to install officers, board at May 28 Annual Mtg.
The Jewish Community Relations Council, the voice of the Jewish Federation on issues of public policy, social advocacy, and community outreach, will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. The
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Watching over the planet
Source: http://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/news/2013-05-15/Local_News/Watching_over_the_planet.html
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‘Higher Ejewcation’ series hosting AJCommittee’s Steven Bayme May 23
The Katz JCC’s “Higher Ejewcation” series tackles the controversial response of the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration to the Holocaust and the corresponding debates that raged among American Jews, with a presentation by renowned scholar
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Diane Steinbrink to bring ‘Neil Simon’ show to Lions Gate
Her passion for theater was always there. And when Diane Steinbrink comes to perform her one-woman program at Lions Gate, for residents and interested others, that passion will be very much in evidence. Of
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Local survivors and families visit DC for Holocaust Museum event
Source: http://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/news/2013-05-15/Local_News/Local_survivors_and_families_visit_DC_for_Holocaus.html
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Temple Emanuel is first religious school in area to take ADL’s anti-bullying pledge
Students in Temple Emanuel’s religious school start their days promising to combat prejudice, hate and ignorance. The Cherry Hill Reform synagogue’s curriculum, packed as it is with lessons on holidays, Hebrew and thousands of
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The community is welcome to participate in a fun Shabbat experience at the JCC Camps at Medford on Friday, May 31. Families can enjoy a Shabbat barbecue dinner with friends, a campfire and evening
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Beth El honors Katzes & Boorys
Source: http://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/news/2013-05-15/Local_News/Beth_El_honors_Katzes__Boorys.html
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Sons of Israel presents awards
Source: http://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/news/2013-05-15/Local_News/Sons_of_Israel_presents_awards.html
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‘Prada’ author Weisberger returning
New York Times #1 bestselling author Lauren Weisberger returns to the Katz JCC for a second engagement and discussion about her newest book, “Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns” on Thursday, June 6 from
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Young cancer victim leaves legacy of hope
From the time that Jamie Brooke Lieberman was diagnosed with breast cancer, she devoted her days to raising awareness of both the needs of younger survivors and the rare but aggressive form of the
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Day of fun for families at Katz JCC’s Kidsland
Source: http://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/news/2013-05-15/Local_News/Day_of_fun_for_families_at_Katz_JCCs_Kidsland.html
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