May 6, 2009 / Local News

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Jewish life is a passion for this Cherry Hill native

MEET MARIAM SHPEEN FEIST…
AGE: 47 FAMILY: Husband Bob and two children, Max (10) and Jacob (13) SYNAGOGUE: Cong. Beth El ALMA MATERS: Cherry Hill East, Goucher College, More...

Pennsauken native starts 'sockscriptions'

Pennsauken native Lori Rosen has opened a U.S. branch of Blacksocks, a "sockscription" service. Based in Europe, Blacksocks allows busy men to place sock orders on the web at www.blacksocks.com. More...

Emanuel to host sports authors

Two sports authors will be presented by JSPAN, the Jewish Social Policy Action Network, and Temple Emanuel Men's Club at a brunch on Sunday, May 17. The event is open to the community and Temple Emanuel Men's Club members. More...

Learning what it feels like

Beth El high school students go 'handicapped,' tour Echelon Mall
By HARRIET KESSLER Voice staff

Navigating a shopping mall is sheer pleasure to most local teenagers. But a recent trip to the Echelon Mall proved a difficult, yet valuable, experience to 15-year-old Jason Zoblin. One of 10 Cong. More...

Braunstein's photos at Katz JCC show vitality of Ethiopian-Israelis

By DAVID PORTNOE Voice staff

When Sivia Katz Braunstein was in Israel last fall for a Partnership 2000 (P2K) conference, she heard about an Ethiopian pilgrimage festival known as the Sigd. More...

KidsLand 2009 is coming

KidsLand 2009 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Katz JCC. The day will feature over 100 companies presenting hands-on educational exhibits, as well as ongoing entertainment, prize drawings and food samplings. More...

Muslims, Jews, Catholics learn and break bread together

Addressing a group of Jews, Catholics and Muslims on the topic, 'Understanding Abraham: Jewish, Catholic and Muslim Perspectives," were (from left) Fr. Joe Ferrara, Priest Convener of Our Lady Mt. Carmel and St. More...

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Beth El takes JAG tournament

A team from Cong. Beth El won the Jewish Athletic Group's (JAG) spring bowling tournament. Howard Miron's 216 and Bennett Shanker's 214 keyed a victory over the Cong. M'kor Shalom team. More...

Sons of Israel to honor Jungreises

Cong. Sons of Israel will honor Bill and Lynn Jungreis with the Rabbi Naftoli H.J. Riff Memorial Award at the synagogue's Annual Gala Dinner on Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Camden County Boathouse. More...

M'korstock Festival of music, arts, shalom

To commemorate the 40th anniversary year of the memorable Woodstock Festival, Cong. M'kor Shalom will stage a festival of its own. Called M'korstock, the one day of music, arts and shalom, is set for Sunday, May 31. More...

Washington Twp. congregation looks forward to new, larger home

By HARRIET KESSLER Voice staff

Cong. B'nai Tikvah, now on Fishpond Rd., in Washington Township, will soon have a new and larger home. "We've bought the Pitman Church of Christ on E. Holly Ave. in Washington Township," announced Dr. More...

Business ethics focus of events

Young Israel of Cherry Hill and TEACH613 will host two programs on "Chosen Mishpat/Practical Jewish Business Law." Rabbi Ari Marburger will discuss "The Recession Through the Prism of Torah: Practical Halachic Considerations" on Wednesday, June 3 More...

Katz JCC hosts first-ever Chips & Salsa

The Katz JCC's Chips & Salsa presented by Lexus of Cherry Hill was a great "fun"raising event. Here are some highlights of the evening: More...