Israeli Teen’s Organs Save the Lives of Six People

Posted on: October 15th, 2012

Nine organs donated by the family of a 16 year old Israeli athlete have saved the lives of 6 people, providing some comfort to a family heartbroken by the loss of their son.

Teva Opens Massive Plant in Hungary

Posted on: October 15th, 2012

Teva Pharmaceuticals has opened a new $110 million plant in Hungary, set to be one of the largest sterile medicines plants in the world.

NIS 1 Billion in Mortgages Granted in First Half of October.

Posted on: October 15th, 2012

In the first half of October, NIS 1 billion have been granted in new mortgages. Considering that seven days were taken up by Jewish holidays, this is a robust number, according to a report by Israel’s Globes business magazine online.

Up And Down The East Coast On Torah Tours

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

Some of the thoughts we generally associate with Shavuot relate to the tradition of learning Torah all night or the almost overwhelming amount of dairy food that is consumed over the course of the two-day holiday. It has become a routine, something we do every year as the weather starts turning warmer and our Sefirat HaOmer calendars come to an end.

I Don’t Buy It

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

There are a lot of newspaper advice columns out there. But what makes this one different is that sometimes, you don’t want to ask an expert. Sometimes you want to ask a regular guy who might not actually know more than you.

Jacqueline Nicholls: New Works

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

Jacqueline Nicholls, a Jewish artist from England, presents us with a formidable challenge. Namely, what is the role of a contemporary Jewish Woman artist and how does one confront patriarchal dominance? She presents her response to both queries in her current exhibition at the JCC Manhattan, beautifully curated by Tobi Kahn and organized by Tisch Gallery director Megan Whitman. The results are breathtakingly forceful, subtle and insightful.

Bereshit: The Triple Birth of Woman

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

In this week's Torah portion, within the majesty and mystery of creation, the woman emerges in three successive stages.

Everybody Is a Winner

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

I recently read a disturbing news article about a social phenomenon that is tragic beyond words. The article stated that more people were losing their lives by committing suicide than by car crashes. This conclusion was based on a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health based on data compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics from the years 2000-2009. Why are so many people killing themselves, or attempting to, since some try but fail? I can only imagine that they are looking for a way out of lives saturated with abject misery; they feel trapped in a cage of never-ending unhappiness.

An Appeal To Readers

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

Dear Readers: It is Motzei Rosh Hashanah as I write this letter. I have been a therapist for over thirty years and devote a large part of my practice to marital and pre-marital therapy. This year I have had many clients seeking my services after they sought help from other frum therapists. Regarding this, I wish to address the following phenomena:

Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

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It’s My Opinion: Bombs Vs. Benefits

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

Vice President Joe Biden recently spoke at two of the largest retirement villages in South Florida, Boca Raton’s Century Village and Tamarac’s Kings Point. Biden, of course, was representing Barack Obama’s bid for reelection in the forthcoming presidential election.

Florida Holocaust Museum Hosts Several Exhibits

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

The Florida Holocaust Museum of St Petersburg is proud to present the following exhibits:

RASG Hebrew Academy Breaks Ground For New Gym

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

The Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy held a groundbreaking for a new, regulation-sized indoor gymnasium on Friday, September 21. The ceremony was held at the school’s west campus field, located at 2400 Pine Tree Drive in Miami Beach.

Another Win For Warriors Flag Football Team

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

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A Happy 90th To Ralph Kiner

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

Ralph Kiner turns ninety on the 27th of October. Where have the years gone? Many Jewish Press readers grew up watching Kiner's Korner, the post-game television show featuring yesterday's heroes and the Mets' one-day wonders.

Community Currents – October 12, 2012

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

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Netanyahu Announces Early Elections In Israel

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

JERUSALEM – Now it’s official: Israel is going to the polls. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that the elections for the 19th Knesset will be held early next year.

Likud Lawmaker Aims to Block Rumored Comeback by Olmert

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

Likud Party lawmaker Tzipi Hotovely reportedly petitioned Israel's Central Elections Committee to prevent former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert from running for office.

Polls Indicate Netanyahu Will Score in New Elections

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s call to disband the government and call for new elections may serve him well, if two public opinion polls published Thursday pan out.

Aryeh Deri is Back… in Shas

Posted on: October 10th, 2012

Kikar Shabbat is reporting that Aryeh Deri, the former head of the Shas party will be returning to Shas. A contract is being drawn up stating that both Eli Yishai (the current head of Shas), and Aryeh Deri will agree to work together. Rav Ovadiah Yosef will determine who will gets to be the party [...]