Tag: Israel
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Rider journalism major earns spot in elite program to cover Maccabiah Games in Israel
Senior Rider University journalism major Dylan Manfre will travel to Israel this summer to cover the 21st Maccabiah Games as part of the inaugural Maccabi Media Program. Manfre, who has been the sports editor of Rider’s student newspaper, The Rider News, for the past three years, was one of only 14 students nationwide selected for the…
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Opinion: Setting the record straight on uptick in anti-Semitism
We are all saddened by the loss of civilian life during the recent Israel/Hamas conflict. Demonizing Israel and solely blaming it mischaracterizes the recent conflict. Hamas – a designated terrorist organization – launched over 4,000 rockets into Israel during the conflict and has a history of hiding its military assets behind Palestinian civilian spaces…
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Your Turn: Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey stands with those in Israel
The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey released the following statement regarding the unrest in the Middle East: Israel is currently experiencing large-scale terrorism with continuing rocket attacks originating from Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza. In recent days, more than 1,000 rockets have been aimed at civilian population centers across Israel: all…
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Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day at Neve Shalom
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day from 10:30 a.m. to noon on May 19 at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Enjoy Israeli dancing, discussion, singing, learning, history and refreshments.
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Grandson of Israel’s first prime minister shares stories during Jewish National Fund breakfast
In a record-breaking show of support, nearly 400 people gathered on the morning of March 3 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in North Brunswick for Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) annual Breakfast for Israel. The event, which was the most successful and well-attended breakfast to date, was chaired by Alyson and Michael Chananie, Rachel Cohen, Dr. Beth…
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Hadassah’s holiday gift wrap a success in many ways
The soul felt its worth this season as East Brunswick Hadassah’s volunteers worked with members, friends of the community, Alpha Delta Kappa sisters and East Brunswick High School honor students to raise money for medical research. All volunteers wrapped gifts at the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick. Fran Katz chaired the event and coordinated…
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Hadassah to hold ‘Knit & Nosh’ events at Barnes & Noble
East Brunswick Hadassah holds bi-weekly “Knit & Nosh” at Barnes & Noble at the Brunswick Square Mall, 753 Route 18, East Brunswick. The next events are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 10, July 24 and Aug. 7. Novices and pros are invited to knit, crochet, needlepoint or simply enjoy conversation and coffee. The…
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Hadassah to hold ‘Knit & Nosh’ events at Barnes & Noble
East Brunswick Hadassah will hold a bi-weekly “Knit & Nosh” at Barnes & Noble at the Brunswick Square Mall, 753 Route 18, East Brunswick. The next dates are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 26 and July 10. Novices and pros are invited to knit, crochet, needlepoint or simply enjoy conversation and coffee. The…
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Hadassah to hold ‘Knit & Nosh’ events at Barnes & Noble
East Brunswick Hadassah will hold a bi-weekly “Knit & Nosh” at Barnes & Noble at the Brunswick Square Mall, 753 Route 18, East Brunswick. The next dates are 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 29, June 5 and 19, and July 3. Novices and pros are invited to knit, crochet, needlepoint or simply enjoy conversation…