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…E-) Net Gains Shir Shalom's young adults group takes off as a way for couples to get more active within the temple. PLYNNE MEREDITH COHN StaffWriter t really stands for "Not Enough Time," but Temple Shir Shalom's Net also serves as a way to catch young adults and involve them on a more personal level in the life of the synagogue. About two years ago, Rabbi Michael Moskowitz and three member couples — Rob and Debbi Lippitt, Debi and Lee We...…
…_0 O O Holiday cards reflect a growth of interfaith holiday celebrations. Above: The inscription this Hallmark card addres s the 'December Dilemma" interfaithfamiliesface: lince. you welcome both Hanukkah and Christmas..into your home, you know the unique meaning.% and happiness` each holiday brings. " Hallmaikpublishes only two mixed-holiday cards. Right: Designer Greetings pub- lishes several cards that combine Chanukah and Christmas. (Th...…
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…ditorials The Growth Of Shir Tikvah Shir Tikvah isn't in a Jewish neighborhood. Yet for the 250 member families, the Troy con- gregation is a Jewish home. If it's not the singing, it's the casual atmos- phere. If it's not the service participation, it's the involvement of youth. It is for sure the presence of Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg. Rabbi Arnie, as he is known, has helped bring Shir Tikvah to the threshold of a dream, a soon-to-be-complete...…
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…U.S. Pressure Off Netanyahu, For Now JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent fter weeks of escalating criticism, the Clinton administration has sudden- ly taken a more benign tack in its dealings with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. But with tensions in the region mounting over Mr. Netanyahu's recent comments calling the West Bank part of "Israel proper," it is not clear how long the amicable mood will last. Last week, administr...…
…O Iran Shift Prompts Caution JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent I s the Clinton administration getting set to change course on Iran? With a barrage of trial balloons aloft, Jewish leaders and Israeli officials, who have been the strongest advocates of isolating the Teheran government, were taking the threat seriously. Publicly, administration officials insist that while they are eager to explore possible new openings sug- gested by P...…
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…The Future Ambassador to Israel At Hillel Day School, our students are prepared for the future, while understanding their heritage. We teach a love for Israel and an appreciation of what it means to be an American. Studies in Hebrew and Torah take their place next to current literature, science and math. Through intellectual inquiry and critical thinking Hillel students are challenged to meet the highest standard of academic excellence. HILL...…
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…'Torah Portion Joseph Was Truly A Man Of Many Colors Since Joseph had gone, Benjamin had become father Jacob's favorite. Joseph knew this when he saw that Benjamin was missing from the group that first came to Egypt. Joseph realized that Jacob was protecting the baby of the family, as he had earlier coddled Joseph. Would the brothers, given half a chance, en we first met Joseph get rid of Benjamin as they had Joseph; herding sheep with his o...…
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…The BiG Story How Does Your Garden Grow? Bringing a little bit of spring, and Jewish history, into your home. Elizabeth Applebaum AppleTree Editor or most children, gardening is a world of won- - , der. Boys and girls are amazed that they can take a dry seed, put it in soil, add water and a few days later, like magic, a plant sprouts and grows. Many children become like little par- ents, watching over the tender young plants and nurturing ...…
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…What Goes Around Comes A Nei DAN Avvi N A Even though we may have vowed to never be like Mom and Dad, it appears many young adults end up doing just that. 12/26 1997 66 "" DEBBIE FEIT Special to The Jewish News T here was a time when I thought nothing of dyeing my hair pink, wearing con- doms for earrings and thrashing around a dance club at 1 a.m. to Nine Inch Nails tunes. That was before I turned into my mother. Now my idea of a ...…
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