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The Holocaust must remain a Jewish issue
The Holocaust is the systematic mass murder of European Jewry by the Nazis. The term Holocaust literally means a fire that causes total destruction. Yehuda Bauer, one of the world’s most eminent historians of the Holocaust, differentiates between the term “genocide” and “Holocaust” by defining the term “genocide” as “partial murder.” While there have been…
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This praying mantis, who was relaxing on a recent chilly afternoon, might be praying for some warm, sunny weather following a long, cold winter. DAVE BENJAMIN
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JCC luncheon to feature musical acts
On Wednesday, April 10, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Senior Adult Club members will host a luncheon at the Lakeside Manor Dinner Theatre. Entertainment will feature the music of Jimmy Merchant’s NYC Big Band, as well as Dino Braco’s “Elvis is in the Building.” Registration is requested. The bus leaves the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree…
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Metuchen youths take a stand against marijuana
Youth Alliance slogan: ‘May be legal. Still not safe.’ BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Metuchen Municipal Alliance/Youth Alliance displayed a banner on Main Street in February with their slogan, “May Be Legal. Still Not Safe.” METUCHEN — The legalization of marijuana use in Colorado and Washington drove the Metuchen Municipal Alliance/ Youth Alliance to…
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Edison student’s artwork featured in Conn. exhibit
Self-portrait speaks to youth’s dependence on technology BY DANIELLE TEPPER Staff Writer Kelly Aneson Kelly Aneson of Edison has had an artistic edge for as long as she can remember. “I can’t imagine a time when I wasn’t doodling on the edge of a notebook,” Aneson said. “Or trying to get paint out from under…
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Swimming lessons led to national ranking
Edison girls win speed titles and friends in pool BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Darlene Fung and Jenna Yan have achieved numerous national rankings as swimmers. It started out as a safety precaution. Darlene Fung and Jenna Yan, both 12-year-old Edison residents, found themselves at the Edison YMCA/Jewish Community Center (JCC) swimming pool, learning the…
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Officials aim to optimize parking in Metuchen
Transportation planners to devise long-term parking-management plan BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer While borough officials say there is no lack of parking in Metuchen, they are putting a plan in place to optimize existing spaces. “It’s really a whole downtown parkingmanagement plan to identify the amount and the type of parking Metuchen needs today and…
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Passing on survivor stories for the sake of tolerance
Holocaust survivor: ‘Hate is a disease, and my message is a cure’ BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Dale Daniels is the executive director of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education at Brookdale Community College, which maintains an extensive library of materials. ERIC SUCAR staff As the number of Holocaust survivors grows smaller,…
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Bishop Ahr High School’s Gabby Elvina slides safely into second base ahead of the tag of Allentown second baseman Jame Minar during a March 28 preseason scrimmage in Edison. The scholastic season officially opens this week for Bishop Ahr. The Trojans will host North Brunswick on April 5 at 4 p.m. ERIC SUCAR staff
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