Books: Digging for History and Finding Love
Joan Baum
Despite a bland title, a too-effusive dedication and acknowledgements
page, and a prologue that would have served better in the unfolding
narrative, Zoe Klein’s debut novel about archaeology, romantic and
spiritual love, biblical scrolls, ancient history, friendship and
modern-day Israel soon becomes an enthralling, deeply moving and
gripping adventure story
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Brief Reviews: Wit, Warmth and Comedy on New York Stage
Zero Mostel’s ferocious talent, razor wit and volatility come to life
in this one-man show set in Mostel’s art studio during an imagined
interview.
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Commentary: What Don’t You Understand About All Israel?
Jay Michaelson
The story of Israel, it has often been
remarked, is a tale of two cities: secular Tel Aviv and religious
Jerusalem.
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Cut & Post
Israel is once again on the cruising map, after being shunned for years as an unsafe haven.
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Editor's Wrapup: Linked In
Zelda Shluker
Devotion to family, community and country sounds like a given to
most of us. But sometimes, the extent of family, or definition of
community, and even devotion to country is not so clear.
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Family Matters: A Dream Remembered
Allan Rabinowitz
Fond recollections of a youthful self infuse the bric-a-brac of
childhood, whether it is a beloved doll, a well–used ball or a coveted
music box.
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Guide to the Arts
Your source for currents exhibits, theater and film across the United
States.
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Inside Hadassah: A Therapy of Salt; a Peppering of Yiddish
Ruth G. Cole
There is much to celebrate in this season. The Hanukka story
expresses our Jewish courage and commitment; we light our menoras and
rejoice in the miracle of the Maccabees
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Interview: Nir Barkat
Charley J. Levine
Nir Barkat, 50, the successful high-tech entrepreneur and venture
capitalist, was elected mayor of Jerusalem in November 2008, pledging
to improve life in the city through growth and efficient management.
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Israeli Life: Jewel in the Rough
Barbara Sofer
Michal Negrin's floral, ornate earrings and necklaces have a large
and devoted following; and her shops, located around the world, are the
places where her romantic aesthetic is given free rein.
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Letter from Amsterdam: Coming to Terms With Home
Toby Axelrod
The Dutch Jewish community was decimated under the Nazis. Today,
the Liberal congregation in Amsterdam is moving optimistically into the
future.
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Letter from Haifa: An Official Language Gets More Respect
Shoshana London Sappir
Adapting an ancient language for a modern population, the Arabic
Language Academy is working to expand the vocabulary of Israeli Arabs
while maintaining their cultural integrity.
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Letters to the Editor: A Debate on Settlements; Toronto for Jews
Jay Michaelson’s
“Commentary: Gedaliah in the Eye of the Beholder” (August/September
issue) starts with a glaring historical error and goes on to more
serious errors of misjudgment.
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Masthead
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Member Memorabilia
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Planting a Forest of Family Trees
Esther Hecht
Sallyann Amdur Sack was deeply involved in her career as a clinical
psychologist in Washington, D.C., when her 15-year-old daughter came
home from camp and announced that she wanted to research the family
tree.
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President's Column: A Book for Sore Eyes
Nancy Falchuk
Those of us in the pro-Israel community often complain that the
media focus on Israel is too negative, always concentrating on
conflict.
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Profile: Joshua Bell
Rahel Musleah
The chart-topping violinist reflects on music, family and
fatherhood as he looks forward to performances for television, Israeli
audiences and an expanded family.
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The Arts: Memory Has a Home in Queens
Randi Sherman
For students and locals, historians and survivors, the recently
opened Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and
Archives is a valuable addition to New York's most ethnically diverse
borough.
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Books: Digging for History and Finding Love
Brief Reviews: Wit, Warmth and Comedy on New York Stage
Commentary: What Don’t You Understand About All Israel?
Cut & Post
Editor's Wrapup: Linked In
Family Matters: A Dream Remembered
Guide to the Arts
Inside Hadassah: A Therapy of Salt; a Peppering of Yiddish
Interview: Nir Barkat
Israeli Life: Jewel in the Rough
Letter from Amsterdam: Coming to Terms With Home
Letter from Haifa: An Official Language Gets More Respect
Letters to the Editor: A Debate on Settlements; Toronto for Jews
Masthead
Member Memorabilia
Planting a Forest of Family Trees
President's Column: A Book for Sore Eyes
Profile: Joshua Bell
The Arts: Memory Has a Home in Queens
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