Ben-Gurion University launches Israel International Studies Program

SEDE BOQER, Israel (Press Release)– Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has formally launched the first Israel Studies International Program (ISIP) in Israel.  It will be taught in English and offered to international students.  Applications are being accepted for the first class, set to begin their studies in the coming fall semester. Dr. Paula Kabalo,

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Science, Medicine, & Education

Victory Theatre Center offers ‘Sex and Education,’ in keeping with national preference for comedy

By Cynthia Citron BURBANK, California –“By the time Tom and I had finished building the theater, we had $25 left in the bank.” Maria Gobetti is talking about the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank that she and husband Tom Ormeny opened in 1979. Now, after more than 30 years, the Victory is still going strong,

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Cynthia Citron

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 11, 1956, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Be At Home Sunday, May 20, “Magic Carpet Day” Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1 In an intensified effort to reach $200,000 by May 31, the Campaigner’s Division will have its “One Day” Campaign on Sunday, May 30th, according to William B. Schwartz, Chairman, and his

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Adventures in SD History, Jewish History

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, April 27, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Jewish Center News Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4 The Gaylarks – The Gaylarks (young adults) Group of the Jewish Community Center had a very enthusiastic meeting recently on behalf of the United Jewish Fund Campaign.  Over $200 was contributed, but Epstein, President, announced. Future events

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If Middle East is in turmoil, why does life seem so pleasant?

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — We watch the news on TV where we are informed that murder and mayhem, death and destruction are raging all around us. Regimes are changing in the wake of mass demonstrations, some more violent than others, in several countries nearby. But we look out of the window and

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East

Move to include FDR’s D-Day prayer at World War II memorial

      WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congressman Bill Johnson, (R-Ohio), Wednesday announced that he is introducing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to place at the national World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. the prayer offered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the American people as U.S. troops were storming the beaches

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USA

Aged rabbi receives two years probation in money laundering case

TRENTON, New Jersey (Press Release) – The chief rabbi of Congregation Sharee Zion in Brooklyn, N.Y., was sentenced Wednesday to two years of probation for operating an illegal money remitting business, after admitting he accepted bank checks in exchange for checks in lesser amounts from a charity he operated and controlled, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

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USA

Combined Israeli-Diaspora team to attempt qualification for World Baseball Classic

TEL AVIV (Press Release)– Israel has been invited to participate in a new 16-team Qualifying Round for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The invitation comes from WBCI (World Baseball Classic, Inc.).  Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Player’s Association together created the event, first held in 2006.  This will be the third Classic,

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Travel and Food

Outpouring of emotion, gratitude, marks anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification

By Judy Lash Balint JERUSALEM — The amplified wail of the muezzin from the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount couldn’t drown out the celebrations that rang  out over Jerusalem Wednesday night. From every corner of the Old City, youthful voices joined in singing all the classic Six-Day War songs as the city celebrated the

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Middle East

Giving baby the attention its brain needs

By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D.   LA JOLLA, California–Just what we need: another difficult, if not impossible, dilemma for working parents! As if juggling home and career is not frustrating enough, research has uncovered the importance of staying home with a newborn or at least providing one-to-one contact on a daily basis by a good childcare

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Natasha Josefowitz, Science, Medicine, & Education

Psychotherapy for the haredim

Nachas Ruach: Torah-Based Psychotherapy and Tools for Growth and Healing by Dr. Naftali Fish, Targum Press, Brooklyn, NY; ISBN 978-1-56871-50099-9 ©2011, $29.95, p. 304 plus bibliography By Fred Reiss, Ed.D. WINCHESTER, California–Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., founder and medical director emeritus of Gateway Rehab, in Pittsburg, PA, relates in an opening letter to the book Nachas

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Fred Reiss, EdD, Jewish Religion