December 31, 2008 / Local News

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'It's not easy being brilliant,' says Voorhees teen in search of right school

MEET JEFFREY KESSLER…
Regardless of whether they're intellectually challenged or gifted, kids who are different "suffer when their needs aren't met," according to Jeffrey Kessler. And he should know. More...

Katz JCC will mount free Experience Expo

The Katz JCC will host a free Experience Expo at its Springdale and Kresson Rd. building on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More...

West Bank population up

The population growth of West Bank Jews was three times higher than in all of Israel, according to a new report. More...

Vodka Latke ups Jewish Federation Annual Campaign coffers

Over 200 people joined in the festivities of Young Adult Division's (YAD) recent fifth Annual Vodka Latke & Tzedakah event. Held on the Weinberg Jewish Community Campus, the evening featured lavish hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and dancing. More...

Maccabiah Games to be televised

Jewish Life TV will broadcast the 18th World Maccabiah Games in the United States direct from Israel in July. This marks the first time in history that the Maccabiah Games will be broadcast live outside of Israel. More...

Memories, appreciation mark JFCS Émigré Tribute Brunch

The recent Émigré Tribute Brunch hosted by Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service at the Weinberg Jewish Community Campus was filled with touching tributes, music, dancing, and a sense of shared pride and accomplishment. More...

Making Waves

DR. YAAKOV BAGLEY, of Cherry Hill, recently volunteered his dental services for needy children in Israel. More...

Beth El, TBS present AIPAC

Cong. Beth El and Temple Beth Sholom will present a program by AIPAC (The America- Israel Public Affairs Committee) on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. More...

Pre b'nai mitzvah Beth El kids cook up a mitzvah in Camden

In preparation for their b'nai mitzvah, five Cong. Beth El seventh graders do a mitzvah by cooking dinner at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden. More...

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JFCS to host free 'Mortgage 9-1-1' seminar

The new JFCS Samson Family Assistance Program will kick off its schedule of workshops with a free seminar, "Mortgage 9-1-1," on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the Weinberg Jewish Community Campus. More...

Everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish pleasure…

By TOVAH FREEDMANKURLANSIK For the Voice

The audience had come to the Cherry Hill Public Library to find out about "pleasure." Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein did not disappoint. More...

Great cantors sing at Sons of Israel

The "West Side Café" at Cong. Sons of Israel will show a film on "The Golden Age of Cantors" on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. More...

'Asher Lev' at Arden Theatre

Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere of "My Name is Asher Lev" from Jan. 8 through Mar. 15, 2009. More...

TBS enjoys Night in Nashville

More than 300 people enjoyed a recent evening of authentic Nashville cuisine, line dancing with Betsy Fischer and a concert of blues, rock and Jewish soul by TBS's own Cantor Jen Cohen and her band. More...

Billig takes JAG tournament

Steve Billig took the recent Jewish Athletic Group (JAG) Racquetball Tournament by beating Jerry Janove in the final round of the playoffs. Six synagogues were represented in the annual event. More...

Corzine signs pro-Israel laws

TRENTON—Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed into law legislation honoring Israel, including plans to make permanent the New Jersey-Israel Commission and to commemorate Israel's 60th anniversary. More...

Dreidels galore at Emanuel

Temple Emanuel recently attempted to reclaim the record for the most dreidels spinning at one time. More...