The economic downturn seems to have affected even the charitable donors of Chabad centers. This was evident when Regions Bank named the Lubavitch Education Center in Miami in an $8,000,000 foreclosure lawsuit last month. Rabbi Benzion Korf, head of school, said that although he was shocked to receive a foreclosure notice on June 26, he knew there were issues as the school has seen a tremendous drop off in operating funds.
Broward County
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Local man recalls Jewish life in China Photo
While Eastern European Jews were dying at the hands of the Nazis, thousands of Jews who escaped to China's thriving Jewish community in Shanghai survived, living relatively undisturbed under Japanese occupation, a Tamarac man who was born in China and lived in Shanghai through the end of World War... more
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Plantation teen to participate in Jewish leadership program Photo
The debate over whether leaders are born with those skills or learn them has gone on for years but many Jewish organizations search for tomorrow's leaders and nurture them through educational programs in Israel. more
Palm Beach County
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'Kosher Caffeine' Local rabbi's radio show draws fervent fans Photo
Your don't have to be Jewish to love "Kosher Caffeine," the weekly radio show broadcast from West Palm Beach every Wednesday from 1:06-2 p.m. on station WBZT - 1230 on the AM dial. more
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Six adults become b'nai mitzvah in West Boca Photo
For a moment Nancy Alovis felt like Yentl, the girl in the Barbra Streisand movie of the same name and Isaac Bashevis Singer story who secretly studies Talmud and impersonates a boy so that she can continue her studies at the yeshiva. more
Miami-Dade County
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Economy affects Chabad Photo
The economic downturn seems to have affected even the charitable donors of Chabad centers. This was evident when Regions Bank named the Lubavitch Education Center in Miami in an $8,000,000 foreclosure lawsuit last month. Rabbi Benzion Korf, head of school, said that although he was shocked to... more
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Weissberg embarks on new educational endeavor Photo
Leon Weissberg, Ph.D., has been involved with Jewish education in Florida for three decades. On July 1, Weissberg, a Coconut Creek resident, embarked on a new educational endeavor when he became the associate chief executive officer of Alexander Muss High School in Israel. He described his new... more
Opinion
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Madoff made off with the moola
"He who filches me from my good name robs me of that which not enriches him and makes me poor indeed." more
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It was a long road from South Florida
I remember many years ago reading an inscription etched into the sidewalk in front of Faneuil Hall in Boston. It said something about downstairs is the market place to feed your hunger and upstairs is the Federal Hall to feed your mind. more
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Support freedom in Iran
Is Ahmadinejad's "victory" good for Israel? more
Israel
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Shifting political wind threatens U.S.-Israel relations
For decades, the bedrock of the relationship between the United States and Israel has been an unbreakable bond built on trust and a mutual respect for the ideals and practices of democracy. Surrounded by enemies on all sides, Israel has always known it could rely on its powerful ally to support... more
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Israel's rare opportunity
Reprinted from The Jerusalem Post. more
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Who should pick Israel's leaders?
The Obama administration appears to be spoiling for a fight with Israel. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, perhaps seeking to remind the world that she still exists, adopted a particularly combatative tone, after a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit: "He [the President] wants... more
Devar Torah
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Lessons in leadership
After being told that he will soon die, Moshe (Moses) asks God to appoint a successor so that the Jews "not be as sheep that have no shepherd." (Numbers 27:17) God responds by telling Moshe to appoint Yehoshua (Joshua). In the words of the Torah, "take Yehoshua, the son of Nun, a man in whom is... more
L'Chaim
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Radner's autobiographical battle with cancer reprinted Photo
It's Always Something. By Gilda Radner. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2009. 286 Pages. $14. more
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Beat the heat indoors at Temple Sholom
Are you tired of the South Florida heat? Temple Sholom, is offering a day of games for the men, women and children inside its cool, air conditioned social hall on July 19 starting at noon. more
Health
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Are PET-CT scans good for detecting breast cancer?
Q. I've been having PET-CT scans to look for any growth or spread of previously removed tumors. Are they as reliable in detecting breast cancer as a regular mammogram? more
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What to avoid when trying to cut health costs
Everyone's looking for ways to trim expenses now, and I've been getting a lot of questions from readers about strategies for reducing health-insurance costs. But I've also seen people make big mistakes in an attempt to save money. more
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Weight loss drugs have many drawbacks
Q: Is there a diet pill available that is safe to use and really works? more
Recipes
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Serve potato dippers at your next cookout
Serve these potato dippers as a side dish or a fun appetizer at your next cookout. more
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A kashrut conundrum
Reprinted from The Jerusalem Post. more
Travel
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Seeing more than the typical sites in NYC Photo
Anyone who has ever tried to get any work done with young kids underfoot can only imagine what Harris Levine must have gone through — every day of his life. more
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'Guaranteed' dollar rates: Some good, some not Photo
Now that the dollar is slowly losing against the euro and the pound you can expect to see more "guaranteed dollar rate" hotel, tour, and rental car promotions. They're sometimes a good deal, and sometimes not. Fortunately, the basic rule is easy: It's the rate that matters, not the guarantee. more
Mench
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Temple Israel honors two volunteers
During a Shabbat service at Temple Israel of Greater Miami on June 12, Sandra Goldstein and Steve Citrin both received the synagogue's Or Zarua Award. Goldstein has served on the synagogue's Board of Trustees for several years and as chair of its rental and leasing committee. Citrin has... more
