December 2, 2009 / Local News

Thanksgiving spirit abounds

Residents of the Dubin and Gesher houses spent an afternoon at Temple Beth Sholom Preschool prior to Thanksgiving. More...

Sagit Betser brings a love of science from Israel to Kellman Brown

Who knew science could be so much fun? Explosions, floating bubbles, and living creatures are daily occurrences in Sagit Betser’s science class at Kellman Brown Academy. More...

First-time General Assembly participants bring back ideas & energy

Joshua Reisman is an active member of the Jewish community and recently received the Shellie Greenspun Young Leadership Award from the Jewish Federation, so he is familiar with the situation of Jews locally, in Israel, and throughout the world. More...

Moshav Band coming to area for JNF concert

The Moshav Band is returning to the area for a Saturday, Dec. 5 concert benefitting the Jewish National Fund (JNF). Money raised will go towards JNF’s effort to help alleviate the severe water crisis that is plaguing Israel. More...

Chabad to hold Chanukah events throughout area

Chabad will hold celebrations and public Menorah lighting ceremonies throughout the area during Chanukah. The community is invited. More...

JCF & NAIFA offer course on charitable giving

The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) will team up with the South Jersey chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) to present a two-credit Continuing Education course entitled “Charitable Giving for the He More...

Performers, authors and chefs close out Blank Rome ABC Festival

The Blank Rome Festival of Arts, Books & Culture of the Katz JCC finished strong with a wide array of authors, chefs and performers. More...

Belles of East pay tribute

Singers from Cherry Hill East’s Belles of East English Hand Bell Choir, Madrigal Singers, and Casual Harmony a Capella Group visited Lions Gate, a continuing care retirement community affiliated More...

Emanuel captures tennis tourney

Temple Emanuel captured the recent Jewish Athletic Group (JAG) Tennis Tournament. Barry Tannen (left) and Mike Spivak hoisted their trophy. More...

TALK TO US…

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Mitzvah at the Katz JCC

The Katz JCC collected books during the month of October as part of the Center’s Monthly Mitzvah project. More...

FOR THE RECORD:

In an article on David Snyder, new executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), AIPAC was inadvertently referred to as the “American-Israel Political Action Committee.” It is the “American Israel Public Affai More...

TBS donates taleisim to famed Hungarian shul

A trip to Eastern Europe by Susan and Barry Gertsman of Cherry Hill became the catalyst for a recent donation of taleisim by Temple Beth Sholom to the Dohaney Street Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary. More...

Schools can ban religious music

A New Jersey school district’s decision to ban religious holiday music at assemblies is constitutional and not hostile to religion, a federal appeals court ruled. More...

Adath Emanu-El sets weekend for music & art

Adath Emanu-El in Mount Laurel will hold a special Music and Arts/Scholar-in- Residence Weekend Dec. 4- 6. The event will begin with the Bobby Block Klezmer Band in concert on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. More...

Chanukah concert at Young Israel

Young Israel of Cherry Hill, 817 Cooper Landing Rd., will host a live Chanukah concert on Tuesday Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. In concert from Tsfat, Israel, will be Shamayim, a duet comprised of violinist Yehonasan Lipshutz and guitarist Meir Glaser. More...

ZOA spearheads ‘Buy Israel’ week

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is spearheading a campaign to increase shoppers’ awareness of Israeli products sold throughout the Delaware Valley. More...

Hadassah wraps for cause

This season marks 35 years that members of Camden County Hadassah have wrapped gifts at the Cherry Hill Mall. Funds raised support Hadassah medical projects in Israel and an array of local causes. More...

Fun at ECE Open House

Magician Bruce Bray amazed and amused youngsters at the recent Open House for the Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC. Registration has begun for the day camp for children ages 2-5 years. More...