Five years in the life of a ‘timeless people’
January 30, 2012
Having survived thousands of years facing frequent persecution, can Jews preserve their traditions and religious practice in an America that offers almost unlimited freedom? That question prompted East Brunswick resident Saul H. Landa to embark on an almost five-year journey across the country. Read More
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Pro-Israel grassroots asked to ‘keep up’ drumbeat
January 30, 2012
Faced with threats from Iran and an international campaign to paint it as an oppressor of Palestinians, Israel, says Martin Raffel, needs the American-Jewish community more than ever. Read More
When Jews were heroes of the comics world
January 30, 2012
In the 1930s, when anti-Semitism blocked paths for Jewish writers and artists, many became the superheroes of the fledgling comic book industry. Jewish writers, artists, and publishers turned obstacles into opportunity in creating Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, and the X-Men. Read More
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Graffiti, threat have Jewish institutions on edge
January 30, 2012
Several recent acts of apparently anti-Semitic vandalism in Middlesex County have raised concerns and calls for vigilance among local Jewish leaders. Read More
Edison youth becomes USY international president
January 17, 2012
Although only 18, Joshua Ull has quite the resume. The Edison resident is already president of the Hagalil region — covering central and northern New Jersey — of United Synagogue Youth, the youth movement of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Read More
Inspired by tradition, bat mitzva goes vegan
January 17, 2012
When Kira Horowitz became a bat mitzva at East Brunswick Jewish Center, she also made a life-changing decision reflecting both Jewish tradition and her compassion for animals. Read More
‘Little synagogue that could’ marks anniversary
January 17, 2012
Described by its longtime former president as “the little synagogue that could,” Congregation Beth-El in Edison has survived membership and economic declines to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Read More
Author shares quest to make peace with Judaism
January 17, 2012
A dozen years ago, as author Dani Shapiro cradled her seriously ill infant son in her arms, the feeling of aloneness that characterized the existential crisis she had long felt became more of a spiritual plea. Read More
‘Conservadox’ minyan attracts a diverse crowd
January 17, 2012
Tzippy Russ-Fishbane, who grew up in a strictly Orthodox home, was not comfortable in a Conservative synagogue yet strongly believes in egalitarianism. Read More
Bar mitzva raises funds for his former orphanage
January 3, 2012
Joel Nadler of Metuchen is much like any American teenager. He loves to build with Legos, is active in Boy Scouts, and lives a comfortable middle-class life with his older sister and parents. He also realizes his life would have been much different had those parents, Paul Nadler and Anne Newman, not adopted him from the Municipal Orphanage in Chisinau, Moldova, when he was one year old. Read More
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