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Global News Midler, Seinfeld, Biden headline Jewish museum opening Philadelphia (JTA) — Vice President Joe Biden, Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Midler headlined a festive opening weekend for the new National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. The gala events marked the culmination of a decade-long, $150 million effort to move from a small space adjoining a synagogue to an impressive structure situated in the center of historic Philadelphia, near the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the Constitution Center, the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent reported. more
Leaders of the MetroWest Jewish community are urging the Morristown-based Honeywell International to cease any further business dealings with Iran. In a Nov. 12 letter to Honeywell CEO David Cote, four local leaders in the campaign to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons call on the corporation to provide them with “full and transparent description of all of Honeywell’s business interests in Iran.” more Local News courtesy of |
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| "Max"imum Potential — A UJC Blog | |
| Max Kleinman shares his thoughts about what's important to the MetroWest community. | |
| The Domino Effect As I was checking out of my hotel at the recently concluded General Assembly and International Lion of Judah conventions, I was greeted by a receptionist who came from Moscow. She told me that she was here for a training program and would be returning to Russia. I asked what her impressions were of our conventions. She replied that she had never seen so many Jews, especially Russian-speaking Jews. more |
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| On the Ground in Israel |
| A personal view of our efforts in Israel from Amir Shacham, UJC MetroWest Director of Israel Operations |
The eternal flame that has accompanied our people for so many years is made up of many tiny sparks. In order to produce enough sparks and keep the fire lit, we have to create ongoing meaningful Jewish opportunities. The Israel experience, and especially the encounter with Jewish peers, is one of the most powerful change agents. The Diller Teen Fellows is a program that includes all the necessary ingredients to make sure that the sparks it creates will be forceful and last for the long run. more |
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