February 25, 2009 / Local News

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Helping fellow Jews, supporting Israel are passions for local teen

MEET ELANA PERILSTEIN…
AGE 16 FAMILY Parents, Robert & Nancy Toll Perilstein; sister, Matti (20); brother, George (18) PET Truffles, a Wheaten Terrier FAVORITE FOOD Cheese FAVORITE MUSIC Alanis Morissette & Ben Harper FAVORITE MOVIES "Forrest Gump" & "Ghost More...

P2K 'Vision' project aiding elderly, building community

By HARRIET KESSLER Voice staff

Proud of his "Vision" project for many reasons, ophthalmology Professor Richard Isralowitz of Ben Gurion University of the Negev, sited service to the elderly and community building as its two most significant accomplishments. More...

Human rights activist speaks on Israel's future, Diaspora Jewry

Adath Emanu-El hosts Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi David Forman Feb. 13-15
By BARBARA S. ROTHSCHILD For the Voice

MOUNT LAUREL—The complicated roles of Diaspora Jewry and Israel in the Middle East, coupled with the intricate and emotional relationship between American Jews and their Jewish homeland, served as the focus of inquiry during the fifth annual More...

Holocaust play in Haddonfield

"Number the Stars," a Holocaust-themed play, is being performed at Haddonfield Plays & Players Mar. 10-19. For tickets call 429-8139. More...

Story time at Beth El ECC

Rabbi Aaron Krupnick reads a PJ Library book at story time to children at the Cong. Beth El Early Childhood Center. More...

Shows planned by B'nai B'rith

Masada B'nai B'rith will hold trips to see two upcoming shows. On Wednesday, May 20, the group will travel to Broadway to see "Nine to Five." On Wednesday, June 3, the group will see "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at the Media Theater. More...

'Step Out' with JFCS on Mar. 21 for a night of '50s fun

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Getting into the '50s spirit are (from left), vice chair Stephanie Miller and co-chairs Amy Green and Ann Miller. Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service will host "Stepping Out," its 14th annual fundraiser, on March 21 at 8 p.m. More...

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Technology focus of Israel event

The technological legacy of Israel will be the focus of Cong. M'kor Shalom's Fourth Annual Israel Brunch on Sunday, Mar. 15 at 10:30 a.m. More...

Final beam placed at new museum

Vineland native and National Museum of American Jewish History shop volunteer Betty April (left) and Cherry Hill resident Eva Schlanger, who manages the shop, participate in the recent "topping off" ceremony at the new 100,000 square ft. More...

Making Waves

LORI BRAUNSTEIN, executive director of Sustainable Cherry Hill, has been chosen to participate in the Environmental Leadership Program's year-long fellowship certification course. More...

Chabad Purim party features acrobats

The annual Chabad Lubavitch Purim party will feature the Kenyan Safari Acrobats, a Megillah reading, and loads of food and fun. The event will be held on Monday, Mar. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Katz JCC, 1301, Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill. More...

AICC to honor PA state treasurer

The America-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) will honor Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord at its Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, Mar. 5. More...