June 18, 2008 / Local News

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MEET GAELA COHEN…

'Hashem is my boss & life is good,' says ebullient local artist
EDUCATION: The School of Visual Arts in New York, and the Academy of Fine Arts and Philadelphia Museum College of Art in Pennsylvania. FAMILY: Her mother, Pearl Cohen, had a lingerie and dress store in Camden. She was also a display artist. More...

A landmark event in our history

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is thrilled to have the opportunity to coordinate our community's celebration of Israel's 60th birthday. The existence of the State of Israel is a landmark event in the history of our people. More...

Lions Gate art exhibit showcases residents' talent

By DAVID PORTNOE Voice staff

Wilma Messler knew that there were many residents of Lions Gate who loved art. More...

ISRAEL 60 FESTIVAL

Cooper River Park, June 1, 2008

DANCERS More...

JEWISH FEDERATION PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Benjamin Roseblum (left) is installed to a first term as president of Jewish Federation Publications by Richard Goldstein, president of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. More...

Red Cross blood drive June 22 at Adath Emanu-El

Adath Emanu-El, 205 Elbo Lane in Mount Laurel is responding to an urgent call for blood with an emergency Red Cross blood drive on Sunday, June 22, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. . Please call Bob Charen 778- 7493 to register for a time to donate. . More...

LOCALITES…

Hadassah leadership award goes to Cherry Hill resident

Rochelle Rom (center) accepts Hadassah's National Leadership Award at Herzl Hadassah's installation dinner at Corollos in Marlton. Herzl co-presidents Stephanie Tucker (left) and Yvonne Friedman (right) make the presentation. More...

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COMMUNITY SALUTES ISRAEL AT 60

You must believe in miracles

David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of the modern State of Israel, once reflected, "In Israel in order to be a realist, you must believe in miracles." So it is said that Israel at 60 is nothing less than a miracle. More...

'House Divided:' Gripping realism at InterAct Theatre

By JOSEPH PUDER For the Voice

Larry Loebell wrote a most incisive play called House Divided that brings to the stage a realistic drama about American Jews, Israel, and the moral dilemmas that face Israelis- fathers, sons, and brothers. More...

Woodcrest Country Club women support the Annual Campaign

The Annual Women's Federation Day at Woodcrest Country Club, which took place on Tuesday, June 3, drew an enthusiastic group of women to a morning of activity in support of the Annual Campaign. More...

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

Interfaith understanding essential, according to JCRC keynoter
By HARRIET KESSLER Voice staff

Just back from the United Methodist Church Convention in Fort Worth Texas, JCPA Associate Director Ethan Felson praised the Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern NJ for its pioneer work in interfaith dialogue. More...

Chabad men enjoy baseball outing

Bucky Buchman, Rabbi Mendy Mangel (standing, from left) and Alan Moldoff (seated)) were among a group from the Chabad Men's Club enjoying a recent Phillies game. More...

BookMates Appreciation evening

Gathered at the recent annual BookMates Appreciation Evening are (front, from left) outgoing BookMates Co-Chair Jane Belli, BookMates Co-Chair Marcy Toub, and Appreciation Evening Committee Chair Harriet Schulman with (rear, from left) Pat Sandrow of More...