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August 26, 2009  RSS feed
South Jersey looms large as hundreds explore their roots
Jewish genealogy conference:
For Rabbi Gary Gans of Marlton's Cong. Beth Tikvah, the best week of the year is when the international conference on Jewish genealogy takes place. Earlier this month, it was a double simcha for him. More...
Podcast: NeatDesk a neat solution

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The Voice is here to stay!

When an obituary of Mark Twain appeared in a newspaper while he was still alive, the great humorist and wit commented that reports of his death were greatly exaggerated. We at the Jewish Voice know how he felt. A sensationalized news story appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer last week implying that the Voice might close. More...

 Local News
• article has image Stellar athlete enjoyed Jewish life at JCC Camps
MEET DANIEL KAPILOVICH…
AGE: 14 FAMILY: Parents Inna & Roman; brother Uri SYNAGOGUE: Chabad in Cherry Hill HOBBIES: Sports and playing guitar FAVORITE BAND: Linkin Park FAVORITE FOOD: Chinese Daniel Kapilovich looks really comfortable. More...
• article has image JCC campers help the needy with donations to JFCS Pantry
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 Mideast
• article has image Is the Middle East ready for Obama's peace plan?
WASHINGTON—Are the parties in the Middle East ready for a U.S. peace plan? Or just for a plan for a peace plan? Talk of a near-term U.S. peace plan was spurred when a State Department official said one would be in place "within weeks"—a projection confirmed within a day by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. More...
• Israeli boxer rising to top
• Officials alarmed at dwindling docs
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 Agency
• Jewish Federation looking for the community's heroes
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is taking part in the First Annual Jewish Community Hero Awards, an online initiative of the UJC/Jewish Federations of North America that celebrates the selflessness and courage of those who put others before themselves. More...
• article has image Anticipating a great Festival
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 Federation
• article has image JDC Bar/Bat Mitzvah program sparking Jewish life
Looking at Dasha Mazanik, one would never know that at one time her only Jewish experience was limited to what her grandmother and sole guardian, Tamara, shared. More...
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 World News
• Brit Tzedek & J Street explore formal alliance
WASHINGTON—Two dovish pro- Israel groups are exploring a formal collaborative relationship. "Brit Tzedek's Board of Directors is interested in discussing with J Street how best its network of chapters, activists and rabbis can potentially align with J Street's political, More...
• U.S. Jews press Mubarak on Mideast
• Netanyahu denies 'self-hating Jew' remark
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 Life Cycles
• B'nai Mitzvah:
CONG. BETH EL JACOB SIEGEL, son of Renee and Warren Siegel, on Aug. 6. JORDAN AHARON, son of Yoav and Mindy Aharon, on Aug. 22. JARED GOLD, son of Sherri and Perry Gold, on Aug. 29. More...
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• Peretz Alexander receives annual Lightstone Award
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 Obituaries
• DEATH NOTICES
ELAINE APPLEBAUM, of Camden and Cherry Hill, died on Aug. 15. Daughter of the late Sol and Rebecca (nee Garson) Applebaum. Cousin of Selma Blaker. BERNARD BELLER, 91, of Cherry Hill and formerly of Norwich, CT, died on Aug. 6. More...
• Robert Novak dies; harsh Israel critic
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 Do It!
• Do It
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 CONG. BETH TIKVAH Bingo at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Open to the public. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 CONG. M'KOR SHALOM Family Shabbat dinner at 7:30 p.m. following the Kabbalat Service. Call 424- 4220. More...
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 Going Solo
• Going Solo
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 SJ JEWISH SINGLES Meeting at Temple Emanuel at 7:30 p.m. The SJ Improv Group will perform. Free to members and $3 for non-members. Call Vivian at 609-440- 8606. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SJ JEWISH SINGLES BBQ from 2 - 6 p.m. at a private home. Please bring a side dish or dessert and a lawn chair. RSVP to Vivian at 609- 440-8606. More...
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 Editorial
• A growing number of Jews need your help this year
The Jewish Community Voice, like almost every newspaper, has been hit hard by the current economy. We have asked our readers to help us through this difficult time. The Voice, however, is not the only part of our community in need of help. The Jewish Federation Annual Campaign is currently running 5% behind where it was at this time last year. More...
• article has image DRY BONES…
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 Columns
• article has image Mr. President, time to 'recalibrate' on Middle East
NEW YORK (JTA)—I was most privileged to be invited along with 16 other Jewish leaders to meet with President Obama at the White House. Much has been written about this historic meeting; it's hard to believe there have been so many commentaries on a one-hour session. More...
• Israel advocacy is needed on non-Hillel campuses
• article has image Jewish community has stake in gubernatorial race
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