Monroe man recalls fighting for Israel’s independence
by Debra Rubin
May 06, 2008
Among those celebrating Israel’s 60th anniversary, Werner Sherry is in a privileged group who can proudly say he was there at the founding. Sherry, now 85, is a native of Danzig, Poland, who fought with both the Jewish Brigade of the British Army and later went on to defend Israel in its 1948 War of Independence. Read More
Ruth Marcus Patt recalls the thrill of Israel’s founding
by Debra Rubin
May 06, 2008
Ruth Marcus Patt can still remember the swirl of excitement that swept through the southern Middlesex County Jewish community in 1948 when Israel became a state.Read More
More than 350 slated to perform during gala at State Theatre
by Debra Rubin
May 06, 2008
With song, dance and celebration, more than 350 adults and children will join together on Thursday, May 22, in a celebration of Israel.Read More
The promise of Israel in its treatment of the living and the dead
by Lee Livingston
May 06, 2008
Forty eight hours before writing this, I was in Israel with a mission from the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County. So much is seen and experienced on a mission that we spend weeks trying to put it all into context. That is especially true as Israel prepares to celebrate her 60th anniversary.Read More
by Debra Rubin
May 06, 2008
The time of day and ceremony may have been untraditional, but the sentiment held as much meaning as any Passover seder.Read More
by Debra Rubin
May 06, 2008
Maud Dahme and Renee Kuker were deprived of their childhoods and religion by the Nazis, but were saved by the actions of strangers.Read More
Barnes & Noble event will benefit fellow dyslexics
by Debra Rubin
May 06, 2008
A 12-year-old North Brunswick boy with dyslexia wants other young people to share the joy he has discovered through reading.Read More