Y2I Mifgash Brings Teens Together
An important component of the fully subsidized Robert I. Lappin Youth to Israel Adventure is the mifgash, which means “encounter.” Twenty-two Israeli teens from the Young Ambassador School of Petah Tikvah joined 98 American teens from the Y2I 2010 program for a five-day mifgash July 11-15. Within minutes of meeting…… MORE
CHA Gala 2010 to Feature ‘The Capitol Steps’
Cohen Hillel Academy has announced plans for its annual Gala, to be held Monday, October 11, at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The evening will feature the political humor and satire of The Capitol Steps, a Washington-based troupe of Congressional staffers turned songwriters. As part of the…… MORE
‘My Tale of Two Cities’
“My Tale of Two Cities” is a funny and heartfelt tale of coming home again, and of people and cities being challenged to reinvent themselves for a new age. The film has resonated with Jewish audiences as it has played around the country, for it is very much a story…… MORE
CONSTRUCTION IS PROGRESSING
Construction is progressing as Temple Ahavat Achim of Gloucester rebuilds at its Middle Street site. The congregation is continuing its fundraising campaign to ensure a smooth transition to its new building in the spring of 2011.
For more information, go to http://www.taagloucester.org or call 978-281-0739.… MORE
Camp Rocks
Please, enjoy our photo spread from local Jewish camps.
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Rape by Deceit in Israel
An Israel judge recently sentenced an Arab man to over a year in jail for “rape by deceit.” This Arab…
Reader Wants More Views From the Right
In order to achieve a fair and balanced perspective of the situation in Israel, I think it would be beneficial…
Israeli Dance Party
On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, from 8-10 p.m., the community is invited to an Israeli Dance Party. The free event…
The Real Road to Jewish Unity
The proposed Israeli conversion-reform legislation known as the Rotem Bill — now on hold for several months — became a…
