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URJ Weekly Briefing March 5, 2010
Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporters in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in the Gaza Strip rally against an Israeli plan to renovate two holy sites in the West Bank, Feb. 26, 2010. (Abed Rahim Khatib / Flash 90)Squabbles dogging U.S. 'big picture' in Middle EastBy Ron Kampeas and Marcy OsterAs Vice President Joe Biden prepares to deliver an address in Israel, the Obama administration is facing a slew of
URJ 10 Minutes of Torah March 5, 2010
March 5, 2010 Week 329, Day 5 19 Adar 5770 Friday's 10 Minutes of Torah is designed to present a diversity of editorial viewpoints from Jewish papers.The following editorial is from the March 3, 2010 issue of the Forward and is reprinted with permission. The Agency’s New AgendaThe Jewish Agency for
NCJW Speak Out Today for Children
Speak Out Today for ChildrenIn recent weeks, Congress began its work on the federal budget for the coming fiscal year. Today, advocates from across the country are joining together to "March Forth" in support of increased funding for child care, Head Start, and child nutrition.By speaking out now you can help ensure that Congress addresses the needs of children and families.Quality child
JNF Update March 5, 2010
This week, campuses and communities across the country are hosting anti-Israel events as part of Israel Apartheid Week. Jewish National Fund (JNF) is on the front lines – we not only support our homeland, we are also a target!The campaign to delegitimize Israel is growing. It is vital to be prepared, to debunk the rhetoric and counter the lies and most importantly, to stand up and be proud to support
JVS- NETWORKING REVISITED: LEARN, PRACTICE, PERFORM
NETWORKING REVISITED:LEARN, PRACTICE, PERFORMJVS is a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey. This program is part of MetroWest HELPS.SPONSORED BYJEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE The Do’s & Don’ts of the Elevator Speech The Art of Networking: Fine Tune Your Style Practice Your Networking Skills through “Speed Networking”FEATURING:Paul CecalaCertified
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) At Home Services offers two affordable and reliable services.
Did you know that…………….Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) At Home Services offers two affordable and reliable services.Caregiving Companions is staffed with caring and dependable Caregivers who provide non-medical home care and companionship for seniors aging in place in their own homes. Some of the duties provided by nurturing caregivers include: assistance with shopping and errands,
URJ On Haiti Relief Update
To: Presidents and Rabbis of URJ CongregationsFrom: Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, PresidentPeter Weidhorn, ChairmanWhat do a religious school pajama party and a granddaughter’s birthday gift have in common? These are but two of the hundreds of stories behind more than 10,000 donors and how they've raised money to support the Union for Reform Judaism’s Haiti relief effort. Being part of the Reform
URJ Weekly Briefing March 5, 2010
hursday, March 4, 2010Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporters in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in the Gaza Strip rally against an Israeli plan to renovate two holy sites in the West Bank, Feb. 26, 2010. (Abed Rahim Khatib / Flash 90)Squabbles dogging U.S. 'big picture' in Middle EastBy Ron Kampeas and Marcy OsterAs Vice President Joe Biden prepares to deliver an address in Israel, the Obama administration
A Community Interfaith Discussion
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A Community Interfaith Discussion The sacrifice and miraculous restoration of a beloved son is a central, but largely overlooked, theme in Judaism, Christianity and Al-Islam, celebrated in scriptural texts onIshmael, Isaac and Jesus. Congregation Beth El in South Orange, Prospect Presbyterian Church in Maplewood and Masjid Waarith Ud Deen Mosque in Irvington
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