The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America on Monday welcomes new Department of Health and Human Services guidelines that will expand the ability of employers to exempt their companies …
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10/10/17
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For close to 30 years, leaders of Polish Jewry have been celebrating what they call the revival of their once-great community from near annihilation during the Holocaust.
On occasions like the …
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By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA
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10/10/17
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KOBE, Japan — Like many international smugglers, the one servicing the Jewish community of this port city 300 miles east of Tokyo has perfected his poker face to avoid customs …
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By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA
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10/10/17
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Israeli officials and the leaders of major American Jewish organizations united in condemnation of Sunday night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, in which at least 58 people were killed and more …
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By Adam Abrams, JNS
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10/3/17
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Thursday Sept 28
Iyun Tefilah: [Weekly] Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum at the Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhust. 9:45 am. 8 Spruce St, Cedarhust.
Live Kapparot: Chabad of Great …
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By Zachary Schechter
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9/30/17
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Most Jews look on the fragment of our community that hates Israel and Zionism with a mixture of disdain, irritation and puzzlement. Despite data indicating that a split between American Jewry and …
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By Jonathan Greenblatt, JNS
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9/27/17
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A few weeks ago, Holly Davies was getting ready to homeschool her kids and preparing the family for the High Holidays. When Hurricane Harvey hit, she helped evacuate 150 people from her neighborhood …
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By Ben Sales, JTA
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9/19/17
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Our email inboxes were stuffed last week with statements from Jewish organizations urging continued protection for “Dreamers,” undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as …
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Reporter’s Notebook by Ron Kampeas, JTA
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9/19/17
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The High Holidays are a time for prayer, introspection and, for those fortunate enough, inspiration. Amid the headlines on terrorism and political disputes, some prominent newsmakers in the Israel …
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By Jacob Kamaras, JNS
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9/19/17
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WASHINGTON — A Friday night tweet by President Trump, with Houston recovering from Hurricane Harvey and his sister Irma set to ravage Florida, is renewing hope …
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By Ron Kampeas, JTA
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9/13/17
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