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The characters in Who Will Carry the Word? struggle with their personal fears, concerns, and ultimately their hopes for future generations.

30th Annual Maccabi Games Kicks Off at Michael-Ann Russell JCC!

The Alan and Diane Lieberman Children’s Cultural Arts Series, presented through the Rabbi Norman Mussman Cultural Arts Department of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, put on the first show of its 17th season with “Madeline and the Bad Hat”

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The characters in Who Will Carry the Word? struggle with their personal fears, concerns, and ultimately their hopes for future generations.

Professor Brian Stanford publishes his first novel Somerville. Now available at all major vendors: ISBN-10: 1450256422

The Miami Beach Jewish Community Center will celebrate the completion of its new building’s outer structure with a February 12 ceremony that combines a traditional “topping out” with observance of Tu B’Shvat, Judaism’s version of Earth Day.

The foundation includes members from all walks of life, advancing projects and initiatives to benefit neighborhood residents. Initial programs include The “Shalom Beit Shemesh" peace initiative

Thousands of kosher consumers voted online for their favorite products, restaurants, kosher food personalities and more!

Alan and Diane Lieberman Children’s Cultural Arts Series, presented through the Rabbi Norman Mussman Cultural Arts Dept of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, presented its next performance with the latest and greatest sound in music with Black Violin.

Max & Louie Productions will feature two plays in its 2012 season, the St. Louis premiere of The New Century by Paul Rudnick and The Violet Hour by Richard Greenberg, both being staged at COCA’s intimate Black Box Theatre.

Nosh Fest, South Florida’s only Jewish Food Festival, was created to supply tons of food to those in need through Feeding South Florida and two other area food banks in Broward County.

Jewish heritage and culture are intertwined with the Holy Scriptures. Learn how!

Author Batya Casper’s latest book, Israela, delivers an insider, intimate look at a society and their conflicts.

Finally, an outdoor adventure camp for Jewish Girls in Northern CA. Torah observant Jewish girls, ages 8-15, have a fabulous summer riding horses, tubing in the river, baking, camping, campfires, keep Shabbat, eat healthy Kosher and dress modestly.

A new exhibition is opening in Swansea that tells the story of Jewish refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe who came to live in South Wales during the turbulent years before the Second World War.

With Hanukkah fast approaching, Jews around the country are preparing for the Festival of Lights. This year, spice up the celebration with a hilarious Hanukkah gift that reveals the souls of some of the most unique friends out there: Jewish dogs.

Temple Sinai of Glendale will celebrate Chanukah this year by installing solar panels. The project places Temple Sinai in the vanguard of Los Angeles-area religious institutions making tangible efforts to support a global sustainable energy movement.

Colorado Springs publishing consultant Kenneth Guentert has published his own 50,000-word memoir, From Rome to Jerusalem: A Non-Jew on the Way, about his decades long transition from Catholicism to Judaism.

Local authors team up on pictorial history of the community.

30th Annual Maccabi Games Kicks Off at Michael-Ann Russell JCC!

“Gut Wrenching and Heart Rending. Weinblatt’s characters and characterizations compel the reader to read onward. At the end of the read one feels both hope and admiration for the human spirit.” ---- Holocaust Center of Toledo

NEIL KLATSKIN DAY CAMP Register for Summer 2012 for 8 weeks by 1/16/12 and Receive $500 off 2010 Rates Four, Six, and Seven week options available. Please call the camp office at 201-567-8963 for prorated fees and discounts.

RTI imaging, a revolutionary photographic technology that is changing the way scholars interpret ancient inscriptions will be available through the Biblical Archaeology Society’s website by Bruce Zuckerman, biblical scholar.

In an attempt to provide a lively and emotional outlook on Israel’s first political murder – of former Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin – Rochester 16 year-old high school students gather to “learn & feel” their year of birth- 1995.

The Alan and Diane Lieberman Children’s Cultural Arts Series, presented through the Rabbi Norman Mussman Cultural Arts Department of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, put on the first show of its 17th season with “Madeline and the Bad Hat”

Our expert, Julie Ann Segal, from Metropolitan Interiors reviews one of her favorite artwork pieces by artist Elena Flerova - "Dreidel".

Local authors team up on new book on Berks County's Jewish Heritage

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

After three years toil and heartsearching, I have finally published my long-awaited book on Kindle / Amazon, entitled "BEING JEWISH - MY SEARCH FOR JEWISH IDENTITY." Now selling well both in the US and the UK, it asks: WHO IS THE JEW IN ME? Read on.

Raider Publishing International announces the release of I Eye by Victoria.

J-CAT, The J’s Cultural Arts Theatre of the MAR-JCC, NMB begins it’s theatre season on September 14, with lot’s of laughs as they present Moon Over Buffalo, a hilarious production focusing on two fading Broadway stars of the 1950’s.

Jews from across Atlanta head to NYC on a one-day pilgrimage to Jewish New York with Chabad of Georgia. They are going on the yearly Soul Trip on September 21, a journey for renewal, understanding, and good kosher food!

The 10 Sport Soccer Program at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, North Miami Beach, FL celebrated its 10th year as a youth soccer academy for boys and girls, by opening a non-profit Soccer Academy in the underprivileged city of Quibdo (Chocó), Colombia.

Autographed college baseball jerseys are rare. Get one of a University of Miami legend before anyone else does! Powers Collectibles has Ryan Braun autographed University of MIami jerseys in stock and ready to ship. Get it!!

Attorney Seth Lehrman, a partner in the law firm of Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, has recently joined the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center’s Board of Directors.

Continuing Legal Education Class Truth in Advertising in American and Jewish Law Presented by The South Florida Center for Jewish Ethics

June 13th event will honor more than 64 families from Florida who are making Israel their new home

Event to raise funds for the construction of a WWII Veterans Memorial to be constructed at the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus.

A Bay Arera radio broadcaster has called most faith-based radio and television shameful; Announces a new satellite radio network, CELEBRATE RADIO, to debut Fall, 2011 coast-to-coast.with news, interfaith features, pop music.

This momentous journey chronicles a Mancunian Jew's journey through the past and into the future. From Jackie Mason to the Chief Rabbi, from Uri Geller to the Waiing Wall. Starting at the Jewish cemetery, Milton searches for his true identity.

MILTON FIRMAN a freelance journalist has recently published his book on Amazon- Kindle. It can now be downlloaded and offers a real insight into the meaning of being Jewish - religious or not, and coping with Jewish life in the 21st century

CLU president Chris Kimball, Ph.D., and Rabbi Michael Lotker share their insights during “Jews and Lutherans: More Alike than Different.” Free event, 7 - 8:30 p.m., June 2 at Temple Ner Ami, 515 Temple Ave., Camarillo.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Expert Don Kramer of Trans-Trade Promotions (800-509-0038) explains how to figure out what sizes to order for your wearable party favors, no matter what type of screen printed sportwear you choose to give your guests.

“Math Challenge” Program at Rockwern Academy

An unprecedented number of families and children attended the 9th Annual Verbena Purim Carnival that took place at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC on the Sanford L. Ziff Campus, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, this past Sunday, March 20, 2011.

Festive Jewish Holiday Takes on Serious Purpose as U.S. Jewish Groups Unite Against Virulent Anti-Jewish Stance of Iranian Regime Traditional Purim Megillah Reading held in Untraditional Setting

Award-winning Hudson Theatre Ensemble presents “The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” the humorous & poignant play about Southern Jewish culture that won the Tony for Best Play by Alfred Uhry, Pulitzer Prize winner of “Driving Miss Daisy”.

AJ Madison, a nationwide dealer in appliances has taken the lead in addressing some of the pertinent questions for Orthodox Jewish consumers today. AJ Madison aims to educate Orthodox Jewish consumers about Sabbath and Holiday-mode appliances.

The death of Jesus of Nazareth remains controversial, even after almost 2000 years. Pope Benedict XVI revisits the debate in his new book, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week, the second volume of his work on the figure of Jesus.

Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT will stage “Bubbeh - The Bubbeh Challah Story,” an adaptation of the Broadway musical “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story.” The play will be held on Sunday, March 20, 10:30 a.m.

A program called “Moving Forward" for seniors ages 65+ will be held by a collaboration of four local organizations.

Santa Clara, CA- Wine Brindis Importers, an importer of fine wines from Argentina submits 3 of its Kosher Wine brand El Secreto at the Grand Wine Tasting on March 27, 2011 at City Winery in New York, a well attended Kosher Wine Expo.

Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School (RGHDS) recently welcomed a new member to their teaching staff.