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Naomi Sandweiss will be available to sign copies of pictorial history

Daughters of the American Revolution Award Grant to KKBE for Coming St.

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (JDS) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Downs as JDS Interim Head of School effective July 1, 2013.

Nahshonov, being a successful business man with an impressive track record of key roles in the major markets, has accumulated a substantial sum which he uses to assist many nonprofit organizations and charities.

The Legacy Preston Hollow invited the Jewish community, as well as board members, staff, residents, guests and family to an Open House event honoring The Dallas Home for Jewish Aged for its 60-year history of serving seniors and their families.

This past April marks the founding of the brand new store Jewelryjudaica.com. The site is dedicated to offering the web’s largest selection of precious metal, diamond and gemstone Judaica jewelry.

The Founders of the Hugely Successful MatzoBall Proudly Present the MatzoBowl! Washington, DC is the Second Stop on a Nationwide Tour Bringing Thousands of Singles Together to Support Bowl for the Cure

UJA-Federation of New York presents the findings from the Jewish Community Study of New York: 2011, a comprehensive study of the world’s largest and most diverse Jewish community outside Israel to Staten Island, New York on April...

The MAR-JCC will offer a variety of Holiday Happenings during this year’s Passover Celebration, including a “Meet The Author” Jewish Book Review, A Chocolate Seder, a Multi-generational Seder, and an Early Childhood Exodus presentation.

4 Boys and a Broad announces availability of "Slightly Twisted Passover Stories" for those looking for an unusual addition to their Seder celebration. These short stories are fun, provocative and will satisfy even those most allergic to ritual.

The Book Series-Jewish Lives- announces Harry Houdini and Allen Ginsberg as its newest titles to the list of forthcoming books. The already published biographies of Sarah Bernhardt and Hank Greenberg will be available in paperback March 30, 2013.

Mike Reiss has won four Emmys for his writing on The Simpsons over the past 24 years. He is coming to Tempe as a fundraiser for Hillel at ASU on April 18, 2013! You don't have to be Jewish --or a Simpsons fan -- to love this presentation.

Through a uniquely educational approach, the original Standupster, Karen Z. Brass, has created a movement to fight bullying by sharing her father's experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Hear her story in her newly published book!

We are Patriarchs evokes the legacy of Biblical characters and archetypes drawing them into the 21st Century with contemporary oil portraits that suggest classical European master painters by way of Anglo-Japanese Japonisme, and graffiti street art.

The Story of a Remarkable Man and an Important Era in American Jewish History

Author, Alexander Maller is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Reform Judaism for the Rest of Us: Faith Versus Political Activism.

Author Pnina ElKayam (A Pearl of God Existence in Hebrew) writes about a boy with a high level of awareness and in the process brings to light unique spiritual concepts based on the Holy Bible and the Kabala (A pearl of God existence ).

The tribulations of mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunts shuttling between Tunis and Paris over the second half of the Twentieth Century. Based on a true story. A story of love given and love denied – and a comedy.

In celebration of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, The Legacy at Willow Bend held a sukkah service for residents and members.

FilmWorks Entertainment releases the family comedy Goldberg – P.I. starring legendary comic Jackie Mason on Netflix, Itunes, DVD and Video on Demand nationwide.

Naomi Sandweiss will be available to sign copies of pictorial history

Daughters of the American Revolution Award Grant to KKBE for Coming St.

At its General Assembly, beginning May 18, the Church of Scotland will consider a report by its Church and Society Council, entitled “The Inheritance of Abraham? A report on the ‘promised land.’” The report, first released on May 3, was withdrawn...

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (JDS) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Downs as JDS Interim Head of School effective July 1, 2013.

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (JDS) is pleased to announce that it will debut its new Junior Kindergarten program in the Fall of 2013.

Documentary film exploores the impact of WWII Jewish refugee issues on Roosevelt legacy through mythical courtroom drama that puts Franklin D Roosevelt on trial for complicity in Crimes Against Humanity

Nahshonov, being a successful business man with an impressive track record of key roles in the major markets, has accumulated a substantial sum which he uses to assist many nonprofit organizations and charities.

Office of Jewish Community Affairs of Staten Island holds forum to discuss the findings of the UJA Federation Jewish Community Study of New York 2011.

The Legacy Preston Hollow invited the Jewish community, as well as board members, staff, residents, guests and family to an Open House event honoring The Dallas Home for Jewish Aged for its 60-year history of serving seniors and their families.

This past April marks the founding of the brand new store Jewelryjudaica.com. The site is dedicated to offering the web’s largest selection of precious metal, diamond and gemstone Judaica jewelry.

The Founders of the Hugely Successful MatzoBall Proudly Present the MatzoBowl! Washington, DC is the Second Stop on a Nationwide Tour Bringing Thousands of Singles Together to Support Bowl for the Cure

Remember Point Publishes Remarkable World War II, Nazi Occupation Memoir in Paperback and eBook on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes and Noble and More.

Mensch on the Bench tells the story of Moshe the Mensch, who was in the temple with the Maccabees when they won the war against the Greeks.

UJA-Federation of New York presents the findings from the Jewish Community Study of New York: 2011, a comprehensive study of the world’s largest and most diverse Jewish community outside Israel to Staten Island, New York on April...

Franz Kafka was the poet of his own disorder. Throughout his life he struggled with a pervasive sense of shame and guilt that left traces in his daily existence—in his many letters, in his extensive diaries, and especially in his fiction.

Despite pouring rain coming down outside, more than one thousand people came out last night to celebrate Chabad of East Boca’s Bar Mitzvah! The concert featured the sounds of ‘King of Jewish Music’ Mordechai Ben David as well as child prodigy Ethan...

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 18, 2013 –”President Barack Obama’s should use a couple of Hebrew words while delivering his speech in Jerusalem” said Gil Peretz, Israeli co-author of Obama’s Secrets and a global communication skills expert.

The Legacy Senior Communities, parent company of The Legacy Preston Hollow, The Legacy Willow Bend and The Legacy at Home is celebrating its 60th year of providing care to Jewish seniors in North Texas.

The MAR-JCC will offer a variety of Holiday Happenings during this year’s Passover Celebration, including a “Meet The Author” Jewish Book Review, A Chocolate Seder, a Multi-generational Seder, and an Early Childhood Exodus presentation.

4 Boys and a Broad announces availability of "Slightly Twisted Passover Stories" for those looking for an unusual addition to their Seder celebration. These short stories are fun, provocative and will satisfy even those most allergic to ritual.

The Book Series-Jewish Lives- announces Harry Houdini and Allen Ginsberg as its newest titles to the list of forthcoming books. The already published biographies of Sarah Bernhardt and Hank Greenberg will be available in paperback March 30, 2013.

Mike Reiss has won four Emmys for his writing on The Simpsons over the past 24 years. He is coming to Tempe as a fundraiser for Hillel at ASU on April 18, 2013! You don't have to be Jewish --or a Simpsons fan -- to love this presentation.

Through a uniquely educational approach, the original Standupster, Karen Z. Brass, has created a movement to fight bullying by sharing her father's experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Hear her story in her newly published book!

Mizner Park Concert on Monday, March 18, 2013 to Feature ‘King of Jewish Music’ Mordechai Ben David and Child Prodigy Ethan Bortnick

National satellite and AM/FM Reaching Up Music and Interview Show begins its 7th. season March 3 with Jewish Contemporary Music stars and social activists.

We are Patriarchs evokes the legacy of Biblical characters and archetypes drawing them into the 21st Century with contemporary oil portraits that suggest classical European master painters by way of Anglo-Japanese Japonisme, and graffiti street art.

New website explains how contaminants from additives to plastic products leach into food and pharmaceutical products.

The Story of a Remarkable Man and an Important Era in American Jewish History

Local author David Wilson tells story of this Jersey city through vintage images.

Author, Alexander Maller is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Reform Judaism for the Rest of Us: Faith Versus Political Activism.

Author Pnina ElKayam (A Pearl of God Existence in Hebrew) writes about a boy with a high level of awareness and in the process brings to light unique spiritual concepts based on the Holy Bible and the Kabala (A pearl of God existence ).

The tribulations of mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunts shuttling between Tunis and Paris over the second half of the Twentieth Century. Based on a true story. A story of love given and love denied – and a comedy.

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County will host a presidential debate on October 25 in West Palm Beach. Senator Norm Coleman will appear on behalf of Governor Mitt Romney and Congressman Robert Wexler will represent President Barack Obama.

In celebration of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, The Legacy at Willow Bend held a sukkah service for residents and members.

“Birth is A Beginning: A Jewish Year” mural presents a narrative view of human life through three Jewish cycles

International calling giant, Localphone.com is rewarding customers with a week of free calls to Israel.

Performance celebrates love in its many forms and across many traditions and stands as a premiere bridge between the worlds' music cultures, bridging East and West as well as Classical and World music genre, including Andalusian and flamenco dance.

FilmWorks Entertainment releases the family comedy Goldberg – P.I. starring legendary comic Jackie Mason on Netflix, Itunes, DVD and Video on Demand nationwide.

The Legacy at Willow Bend initiated a Holocaust Survivor Series asking survivors to share their story with members of the community.

When a Jewish lawyer is assigned to defend a young skinhead accused of brutally killing an immigrant man, he must alter his preconceived notion of humanity in order to discover forgiveness.

New Magazine Will Feature Best of Both Highly Acclaimed Magazines

Legacy at Home administrators recently invited Rabbi Howard Wolk to educate home health caregivers on certain Jewish customs and traditions that will help them better serve and care for their Jewish patients.

Noted performer & music historian, Benjamin Sears has an unprecedented familiarity with both Berlin’s work and the writings about him, much of which he has brought together in this new book, part of the Readers on American Music Series from OUP.

14 newly ordained rabbis will graduate from Machon Menachem Rabbinical College on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Christians from around the world are called to Washington, DC to support the vision for the Save America Gathering; The Million Christian Prayer Gathering in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2012, from 8 am to 9 pm.

The Zemel Choir’s International Jewish Choral Festival is officially linked to the Cultural Olympiad and features performances by the Zamir Choir of Paris, the Coro Hakol from Rome, The Vienna Jewish Choir and Britain’s very own Zemel Choir.

A new text messaging service in Atlanta sends a text message 20 minutes before shabbos to remind you to stop and light the candles.

Author Charlene Wexler has won an award for her eBook Milk and Oranges in the 2011 eLit Book Awards competition sponsored by the publishing services firm Jenkins Group Inc. of Traverse City, MI.

E-Book version includes author’s new introduction, updated content of this ‘traveler’s guide’ of the main meditative traditions

Author, Jack Mayer is pleased to announce that his book, Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project is receiving rave reviews and several awards.