November 4, 2009 / Local News

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MEET ANNE SIMONOFF…

Environmental activist is helping to ‘repair the world’
In 1981, Anne Simonoff hadn’t even heard of “global warming.” The top environmental issue was the many toxic waste dumps across the country. More...

Larry Brown chosen for People’s Choice Award

By REMY ROSENBAUM Katz JCC Marketing Dept.

Larry Brown will receive the People’s Choice Award at the Katz JCC Sports Award Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The event will feature Keynote Speaker Donovan McNabb, dinner, a sports memorabilia auction, and a tribute to honorees. More...

ABC Festival Family Day features crafts, music & more

By REMY ROSENBAUM Katz JCC Marketing Dept.

Bring your entire family out to the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill for a day of fun, crafts, music and entertainment at the Blank Rome Festival of Arts, Books and Culture Family Day on Sunday, Nov. 15. All events are open to the community. More...

Women’s League sets mini-drama

The Mid-Atlantic Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism will feature the mini-drama, “Naughty Girl, Good Girl: Two Rebeccas of Philadelphia,” on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Cong. Beth El, Voorhees. More...

JCF accepting grant applications

The Jewish Community Foundation, Inc., has announced that it will be accepting applications for its fall grants cycle until 5 p.m. on Dec. 11. More...

LOCALITES…

Ruggles headlines Auxiliary event

Television personality Terry Ruggles was featured at the recent JGH Auxiliary at Lions Gate paid-up membership luncheon. Joining Ruggles was Adrienne Seligman, an Auxiliary co-president. More...

Major Gifts Reception kicks off 2010 Federation Annual Campaign

The 2010 Jewish Federation Major Gifts Reception was recently held at the home of Gail and Bill Shane. More...

Appel Gallery seeking photos

The Appel Art Gallery at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill is accepting submissions for a juried exhibit, “Jewish Life in Southern New Jersey.” Local amateur and professional photographers may apply. More...

Race winners celebrate

Proudly displaying their trophies shortly after crossing the finish line at the Katz JCC’s 10th Annual 5K are first place winners Andrew Elkin and Amy Kramer. Congratulating them was Gene Bonetti (center), Katz JCC Fitness Center director. More...

Yiddish Yoga at the JCC

Enjoying Yiddish Yoga at the Katz JCC were members (from left), Dena Feinberg and Rose Shmukler. This Blank Rome Festival of Arts, Books and Culture preview event featured author Lisa Grumberger. More...