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Local News January 14, 2009  RSS feed
Local veteran on the front lines supporting Jews in U.S. military
MEET BERNIE EPWORTH…
      RESIDENCE: Marlton (via Brooklyn) MILITARY: First Lieutenant in the Armored Cavalry and New York National Guard BUSINESS: B&D Donor Recognition Products FAMILY:
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Recent Kellman Brown hoops tourney is slam dunk for kids
     Over 60 students from the community attended the first 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Kellman Brown Academy. The recent event helped inaugurate the school's new Voorhees facility. Another tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 7. Among the many students who enjoyed the competition were (from left), Jacob Rose, Daniel Shore, and Benjamin Greenberg.
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Politz School to honor Cupersmith & Kleins at 10th Annual Dinner
      Neal Cupersmith and Jeff and Maureen Klein will be honored at the Politz Day School's 10th Annual Scholarship Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Katz JCC. Hooshang Sadiky and Lea Alvo Sadiky, active parents at the school, will also be honored as emerging leaders.
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Rabbi Rothman sees destruction wrought by Hamas rockets
Life under fire…
      Rabbi Bernard Rothman knew about the rockets being fired by Hamas into the Israeli towns around Gaza, but a recent trip to the area really brought the nature of the situation home.
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Rav Ozer Glickman to address Sons of Israel Mikvah Association
      Rav Ozer Glickman will speak about "Jewish Marital Law and the Agunah" at the Cong. Sons of Israel Mikvah Association's annual Melavah Malkah. The program is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m., at Cong. Sons of Israel.
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Genetic testing at Rutgers Hillel
      Rutgers Hillel and the OUJewish Learning Initiative on Campus will offer genetic screening for Jewish students on Tuesday, Feb. 10. It will be free for most students from all colleges and universities, as well as couples within one year before or after their marriage.
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Breakfast fun at Katz
     JCC member Michael Menaker greeted Batman and other characters from the large and small screens at the Katz JCC's recent Character breakfast More than 300 guests enjoyed breakfast, face painting, and balloon animals on December 25.
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Fried appointed to NJ Council
      Russell Fried has been appointed to the New Jersey State Council on Developmental Disabilities. He received the appointment because of his advocacy skills. He has helped people with disabilities exercise their right to vote and express their opinions.
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Nat'l Meningitis Assn. urges vaccination for preteens & teens
Late winter/early spring is meningitis peak season:
      What began for Gerald Pe as a pleasant day at the beach quickly turned into a fight for his life and resulted in him losing portions of his feet and suffering organ failure. Lynn Bozof's son, Evan, called home from college to say he had a terrible headache, and within hours was admitted to the intensive care unit; Evan died 26 days later.
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Katz JCC inspires fit bodies, fit families
      The New Year has arrived and like millions of Americans you have pledged to become healthier in 2009. Recent studies show that as little as 30 minutes of exercise three times a week can greatly improve your health.
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New director at Pinemere Camp
      Toby Ballen Ayash has been hired as the new executive director of Pinemere Camp. She served as the program director and assistant director of Ramah Programs in Israel before returning to the United States to serve as the North American director of the program.
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Gesher & Dubin bowlers face off against Yardley Commons
Whee-ee-ee…No, 'Wii:'
      The competition was fierce. The effort was valiant. But in the end, the home team lost as Wii bowlers from Gesher and Dubin fell to the "Commoners" from Yardley Commons in Voorhees. The teams split the first two games, but the visitors from Yardley Commons took the rubber game. A rematch at Yardley Commons is already planned for February.
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Comedy Night at Adath Emanu-El
      Break the winter ice at the Adath Emanu-El Sisterhood's "Comedy-Reality-Game Show Night" on Saturday, Jan. 24. The fundraiser will benefit the Sisterhood's Youth Leadership Scholarship Fund and Sisterhood leadership development. The event is open to people ages 21 and over and will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 205 Elbo Ln., Mt. Laurel.
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