Almost 30 years ago, the late theater impresario Joe Papp got into hot water when he canceled a scheduled production of a pro-Palestinian play at his flagship Manhattan theater, the Public.
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By Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTA
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2/15/17
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Alexander Rapaport, a Boro Park Hasid, says his experience being the victim of anti-Semitism forces him to call out hatred against others.
So Rapaport, who runs the Masbia kosher soup …
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By Josefin Dolsten, JTA
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2/15/17
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Israel’s standing as a global cybersecurity powerhouse advanced in recent weeks, with the U.S. House of Representatives passing legislation that would improve American-Israeli cooperation in …
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By Ariel Ben Solomon, JNS.org
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2/15/17
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Three years ago, Rabbi Ari Edelkopf and his wife, Chana, worked around the clock for weeks to show off their community and city to the many foreigners in town for the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
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By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA
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2/15/17
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BEER-SHEVA —Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed a technique that identifies a smartphone thief or intruder in less than 14 seconds.
“While most people …
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2/15/17
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The Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy/Yeshiva University High School for Boys (YUHSB) and the Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School for Girls (YUHSG) will honor Silvia and Abraham Borenstein of …
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2/15/17
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Heidi Fuchs has been appointed assistant dean for admissions and enrollment management at Touro College of Pharmacy.
“Heidi will ensure that our applicants receive the highest levels of …
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2/15/17
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On Feb 1, countless Rambam talmidim sported Yachad’s signature colors, blue and orange, to help raise awareness about the importance of Inclusion on “Rambam/Yachad Inclusion …
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2/15/17
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Students in Laura Eisner’s AP US History Class at HANC High School, along with Librarian Laura Schutzman, enjoyed a trip to the New York Historical Society on Feb. 7, visiting an ehibit on the …
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2/15/17
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The Shulamith Torah Bowl team continued its winning ways last week. Team members are learning more parshiyot to be ready for the upcoming playoffs and, hopefully, the championship soon after.
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2/15/17
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