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Jewish Federations of North America mulling new formula for overseas allotments

December 8, 2009

NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Jewish Federations of North America convened the JAFI-JDC Work group Monday to begin planning how to move toward reaching a new agreement on allocations for overseas needs with the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). John Ruskay, Executive Vice President & CEO, UJA/Federation of

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Middle East

San Diego Jewish Academy to host Festival of Mathematics on Sunday, March 21, for students who don't compete on Saturdays

December 8, 2009

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The first Festival of Mathematics, a new math competition organized by San Diego Jewish Academy, will be offered on Sunday, March 21, 2010 and provides an alternative for students unable to participate on Saturdays, when academic competitions normally happen. The SDJA Festival of Mathematics will take place at San Diego Jewish Academy

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More terrorism charges filed against David Headley

December 8, 2009

CHICAGO (Press Release) — New federal charges filed Monday allege that a Chicago man, who was arrested in October for planning terrorist attacks against a Danish newspaper and two of its employees, also conducted extensive surveillance of targets in Mumbai for more than two years preceding the November 2008 terrorist attack on India’s largest city

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USA

Guess who came to dinner — and went?

December 8, 2009

By Gert Thaler SAN DIEGO–As time goes by. Tick tock. Tick tock. Not just minutes, days. Years. And more years. I have recovered nicely from a pneumonia bout which necessitated having full time semi-nursing household support and I was lucky enough to be blessed with a delightful 23 year old who cared for my every

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Travel and Food

WJC mourns passing of Count Otto Lambsdorff

December 8, 2009

NEW YORK (WJC)–Leaders of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) have expressed their grief upon the passing of Count Otto Lambsdorff, a former German industry minister and the chief negotiator of the German government in the negotiations for compensation to Nazi slave and forced laborers. Lambsdorff had died on Saturday aged 82. WJC President Ronald S.

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Travel and Food

No EU consensus on Swedish proposal on Jerusalem

December 8, 2009

JERUSALEM (WJC)–European Union ambassadors have reportedly failed to agree on the wording of a proposal by the Swedish EU presidency to divide Jerusalem and make East Jerusalem the capital of a new Palestinian state. The foreign ministers of the 27 EU states were to meet on Tuesday to discuss and vote on the final wording

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Middle East

Iran not interested in Turkey or any third party to mediate nuclear dispute

December 8, 2009

TEHRAN (WJC)–A spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said there would be no need for third-party mediation in the nuclear dispute, thus rejecting reports of Turkey assuming such a role. “The Iranian stance in the nuclear dispute is quite clear and there is no need for a third party to mediate,” Ramin Mehmanparast told reporters

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USA

Momila, though gone, continues to wield her influence over us

December 7, 2009

By Jeanette Katzir WOODLAND HILLS, California–My Momila would have been 80 years old this year, but a stroke took her from me five years ago. For many of us baby boomers, if we have not lost one or both of our parents already, we will within the next twenty years. Once they are gone, other

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Travel and Food

Salita taken out in seventy-six seconds by the mighty Khan

December 7, 2009

By Joey Seymour SAN CLEMENTE, California–It only took WBA Light Welterweight Champion, Amir “King” Khan seventy-six seconds to take out “Star of David” Dmitriy Salita this past Saturday night in a fight conducted in Newcastle, England. Ten thousand spectators witnessed an overpowering performance by Khan, which was nothing short of remarkable. In a blink of

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Travel and Food

Formulating the Afghan Mission, Part I

December 7, 2009

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. –There is a military adage, “Don’t tell military people to ‘do’ something; tell them what you want done.” Give commanders a mission and they can tell you what resources, strategy and tactics they need to carry it out. The Obama Administration’s inability to formulate a coherent military mission in Afghanistan

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Shoshana Bryen, USA

Chabad of University City sponsors UTC Chanukah party Dec. 13

December 7, 2009

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Chabad of University City sponsors a Chanukah party from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, December 13, at the University Towne Centre with the lighting of a giant menorah, music by the Avi Akiva Band, “tons of jelly donuts, a great magic show and balloon sculpture,” says Rabbi Moishe Leider of Chabad of

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Travel and Food

New book tells Turkey's role saving Jews from Shoah

December 7, 2009

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (Press Release) —Shoah by Arnold Reisman examines Turkey’s role in the Holocaust and compares it to that of the United States and the United Kingdom, in an effort to reveal that Turkey actually did significantly more than previously thought. The dark days of the Holocaust have been well-documented, but now in Shoah,

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USA

Which Jewish baseball player was the best of all?

December 7, 2009

NEWTON, Massachusetts (Press Release) — What has been the “Golden Age” for Jewish Major League baseball players? Was it one of the eras in which future Hall of Famers Hank Greenberg or Sandy Koufax stood alone at the top of the class? A good argument could be made for the current age, at least in

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Travel and Food

JFS College Avenue Older Adult Center tells January activities

December 7, 2009

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Following is a compilation of ongoing activities offered at Jewish Family Service’s College Avenue Older Adult Center, operated within Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue. For additional information, refer to www.jfssd.org or call (619) 583-3300. Many classes are offered through the San Diego Community College District and are free. Mondays: Classes

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Travel and Food

Jewish Federations of North America mulling new formula for overseas allotments

San Diego Jewish Academy to host Festival of Mathematics on Sunday, March 21, for students who don't compete on Saturdays

More terrorism charges filed against David Headley

Guess who came to dinner — and went?

WJC mourns passing of Count Otto Lambsdorff

No EU consensus on Swedish proposal on Jerusalem

Iran not interested in Turkey or any third party to mediate nuclear dispute

Momila, though gone, continues to wield her influence over us

Salita taken out in seventy-six seconds by the mighty Khan

Formulating the Afghan Mission, Part I

Chabad of University City sponsors UTC Chanukah party Dec. 13

New book tells Turkey's role saving Jews from Shoah

Which Jewish baseball player was the best of all?

JFS College Avenue Older Adult Center tells January activities

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