Category Archives: Everything else

Fresh-Baked Challah, a Jewish Twist on Thanksgiving

WALL STREET JOURNAL by Ralph Gardner Jr November 25, 2014 Parker house rolls and buttermilk biscuits are more closely associated with Thanksgiving. But have you ever considered a nice Jewish challah, which is traditionally served on the sabbath and holidays? … Continue reading

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Computer breakthrough: Israelis pioneer electric wire made of DNA

i24News by Staff November 4, 2014 Creation of electrical wire made out of molecules could lead to the miniaturization of computers A team of Israeli scientists has pioneered a functioning electrical wire made out of DNA, which could lead to … Continue reading

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Israeli innovation helps combat Ebola

YNET by Udi Etsion October 27, 2014 Sterile tent produced by Israeli company SYS Technologies has already been ordered by Guinea, as WHO scrambles to deal with deadly epidemic. The number of people who have been infected with Ebola in … Continue reading

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EVENT Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema premieres October 29

The Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema (CFIC) is an annual October film festival with several outreach events throughout the year. Its mission is to share a love and appreciation of Israeli culture with the Jewish community and the community at … Continue reading

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Woman recalls efforts to save Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at Ottawa War Memorial

CBC RADIO CANADA As It Happens October 23, 2014 People across the country are mourning the death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo today. Since his shooting death at the war memorial in Ottawa, there has been an outpouring of sympathy for … Continue reading

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EVENT Chicago FIDF Annual Dinner Wednesday October 29

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | CENTRAL REGION invites you to the Annual Dinner HONORING ISRAEL’S SOLDIERS Featuring firsthand accounts from IDF Operation Protective Edge and a special performance from the IDF Musical Ensemble Wednesday, October 29, 2014 5:30 Reception … Continue reading

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Meet the Fokkens: Amsterdam’s septuagenarian Jewish prostitutes

TIMES OF ISRAEL by Cnaan Liphshiz October 9, 2014 At 71, the retired twins have reconnected to Jewish traditions, and are now attending synagogue on holidays AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Like many Jewish grandmothers, Martine and Louise Fokkens enjoy talking about … Continue reading

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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum adopts new rules to attract digital generation

WASHINGTON POST by Menachem Wecker October 3, 2014 The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, as staff members and visitors alike are wont to repeat, is unlike other museums. The memorial to Holocaust victims, with its sobering galleries and artifacts, inspires the … Continue reading

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Shana Tova, See you in a few.

Shana Tova, a happy and sweet 5775 to you and yours. See you back here on Sunday, September 28. Richard PS Thanks for sticking with me in this new format as it evolves. If you like my blog, please help me … Continue reading

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The Science Is Settled: Fracking Is Safe

AMERICAN THINKER by Jeffrey Folks September 21,2014 The science is settled, as the climate change supporters like to say.  Only this time, science confirms the safety of hydraulic fracturing.  According to a new study published by the National Academy of … Continue reading

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