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December 23, 2009
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a blog by UJC's Executive VP, Max Kleinman
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A "Just War" is not an Oxymoron
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I was pleased by the recent acceptance speech by President Obama of the Nobel Peace Prize. He discussed the concept of the “just war," "that war is justified only when certain conditions were met: if it is waged as a last resort or in self-defense; if the force used is proportional; and if, whenever possible, civilians are spared from violence."  >>MORE>>
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 From the New Jersey Jewish News
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by Robert Wiener, NJJN Staff Writer
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Federal grant to boost aging-in-place services
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United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey is one of six Jewish federations in the United States to receive federal grant money aimed at helping senior citizens age in their own homes.  >>MORE>>
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 From Leslie's Laptop
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by Leslie Dannin Rosenthal, President, Women's Philanthropy
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Take Time Out to Celebrate Your Family
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My post last week about Hanukah mentioned that "[s]ome nights the whole family isn't together and the night is a little less festive but the lights are still there, shining." But it's better now, since somehow, some way, the travel stars aligned and she made it home through last weekend's winter storm. So Hanukah is over, and the Christmas break is upon us. Even though it isn’t my holiday, I try to take the vacation to truly enjoy our family and our friends.  >>MORE>>
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