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REHOVOT, ISRAEL—If Jews bestowed sainthood on anyone, the first candidate for that honor would probably be Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews during the last stages of the Holocaust. But Wallenberg was not typical of his country , where anti-Semitism was a fact of life as it was almost everywhere else in Europe. More ... NEW YORK (JTA)—A draft resolution that was passed by a committee of the United Nations General Assembly threatens to silence criticism of religion. The resolution, circulated by the Organization of the Islamic Conference, representing more than 50 Muslim nations, is perversely being advanced under the guise of protecting human rights. More ... For any self-respecting cynic, it's de rigueur to despise Christmas music—primarily for its relentlessness, and the forced irony it creates in many, many otherwise joy-free environments (malls, car repair shops, pharmacies). More ... Allon is an Israeli entrepreneur. He's not in high-tech nor does he have an innovative idea for a new Web site. As a matter of fact, his business doesn't even have a Web site or an e-mail address. An actual store at the end of my street, it's a neighborhood business he started a few years ago. It's been going well. More ... Earlier this year, I attended several breakfast events hosted by Internet entrepreneur Jeff Pulver. When he invited me to discuss podcasting at a recent all-day conference he was hosting at his office in Melville, NY, I jumped at the chance. More ... So there I was, basically stranded in Center City Philadelphia during a really nasty, rainy afternoon. More ... There's no shortage of children's books for Chanukah. Each year, a variety of publishers offer new titles to tempt gift-purchasing parents. With so many to choose from, how do you determine what's good? Judy: Well, obviously, you should ask a Jewish librarian! More ... You don't need a degree in finance to know that times are tough for many people. In response to the current difficult economic climate, JFCS is pleased to launch its new Family Assistance Program (FAP) for community members who are struggling to make ends meet. More ... The eight-day celebration of Chanukah is quickly approaching. The excitement is in the air, regardless of age or background. Just ask my children. How many days are left until Chanukah, and they will tell you the countdown! This year, the 25th day of the month of Kislev, 5769/2008, the first candle is kindled in the menorah on Sunday evening, Dec. 21. More ... |
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