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Owning a home outright is a dream that many Americans share. Having a mortgage can be a huge burden, and paying it off may be the first item on your financial to-do list. But competing with the desire to own your home free and clear is your need …
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BARBARA KENERSON
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5/7/15
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NEW YORK (JTA) – During a ceremony announcing the winners of the Genesis Generation Challenge, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wanted to set aside any confusion: “No, the [Genesis Prize] award will not go only to a ruggedly handsome …
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Gabe Friedman
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5/7/15
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Those who attended the Dor L’Dor Society event on April 30 were reminded of the importance of a Jewish legacy. The gathering, at the home of Ron and Karen Markoff, featured Martin Greenfield, world-renowned tailor and author of “Measure of …
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JENNIFER ZWIRN
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5/7/15
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We have come to the season of the annual meeting, the year-end ritual that reviews and assesses the well-being of an organization. On this occasion the praiseworthy are praised and thanked, officers installed and future progress envisioned. It is a …
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Geraldine S. Foster
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5/7/15
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It was a night of celebration and recognition for Rhode Island Jewish teens. On May 3, the graduates of the Harry Elkin Midrasha Community High School and programs, along with other teens, were recognized for participating in Jewish learning …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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5/7/15
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NEW YORK (JTA) – Almost as soon as news of Nepal’s devastating earthquake reached the wider world, Jewish aid groups began mobilizing humanitarian efforts to help the victims.
In Israel, that meant dispatching first responders to Nepal; in …
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Uriel Heilman
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5/7/15
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On April 23, in honor of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, students at the Providence Hebrew Day School had the opportunity to visit Israel via Skype.
The students and their teachers visited the home and gardens of Malka Abuloff, a licensed tour guide in …
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5/7/15
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Community members enjoyed food, music and fun April 23 at the Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration at the Dwares JCC. /PHOTOS| FRAN OSTENDORF
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At Brown RISD Hillel’s annual meeting April 29, the following awards and their winners were announced.
Robert ’81 and Elana ’08 Goldberg Family Ruach Award: Alyssa Baum ’18, Annie Prusky ’18
Rabbi Alan C. Flam, Executive Director …
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5/7/15
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In 2008, eight Jewish women from different walks of life, affiliations, observance and ages began an organization called the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project, designed to empower women with the rich beauty of their Jewish heritage. The …
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