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Anna Olswanger
Website Offers Resources for Childless Jewish Adults
Anna Olswanger, who lives in the New York metropolitan area, was watching the movie “Julie & Julia” when a scene from the film hit so close to home it took… Read More
Making Shul an Online Experience
On a recent weekday, Rivka Bowlin led mincha, the afternoon prayer service, from her home in Louisville, Ky. Her fellow worshipers were in Atlanta, Detroit and Oakland, Calif., watching her… Read More
Will the ‘Giving Pledge’ Affect Jewish Causes?
The philanthropic world got a happy jolt when 40 members of the world’s wealthy elite — including 13 Jews — announced that they would give away more than half their… Read More
NBA’s Dwight Howard to Visit Israel
NBA All-Star Dwight Howard will visit Israel to hold a basketball clinic for teens. Howard, of the Orlando Magic, and several former NBA All-Stars will also scrimmage against the Maccabi… Read More
Letter Campaign for Shalit Launched
A global campaign to send birthday greetings to captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was launched Friday, August 20. The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is asking people… Read More
Knicks’ Stoudemire is a Practicing Jew
Amare Stoudemire of the New York Knicks reportedly said he is a practicing Jew “spiritually and culturally.” Stoudemire, who visited Israel last month on a spiritual journey to explore his… Read More
Poll Suggests Surge in Jewish Support for GOP
A poll based on a small sample suggests that Jewish identification with Republicans has surged. The Pew Research Center poll breaks down party support by religion. It shows that 33… Read More
Justin Bieber and Gwen Stefani Help Raise Thousands for Holocaust Survivors
Two of America’s hottest pop stars, Justin Bieber and Gwen Stefani, recently did their fair share in helping aging Holocaust survivors by donating items to a silent auction organized by… Read More
Orthodox Rabbis Relax Official Stance on Homosexuality
In a widely welcomed move on July 22, a group of Modern Orthodox rabbis released a statement on the treatment of homosexuals in the Modern Orthodox community. The “Statement of… Read More
Kagan Wins Senate Confirmation to Top Court
Elana Kagan became the third Jewish justice on the current U.S. Supreme Court with her confirmation by the U.S. Senate. The Senate approved the nomination of Kagan, the U.S. solicitor… Read More
Hoops Star Stoudemire to Explore Jewish Roots
Basketball all-star Amar’e Stoudemire reportedly was on his way to Israel after learning he had Jewish roots. “On the flight to Israel. This is going to be a great trip,”… Read More