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Western companies halt business with Iran

Jane Charney — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:35:55 GMT

Royal Dutch Shell PLC said Wednesday it is no longer selling gasoline to Iran, the latest oil company to make such a move during threats of tougher sanctions against the Islamic republic, reports The Wall Street Journal. Shell's move comes as

As governor releases state budget, Federation agencies, Illinois system of human services poised for tough cuts

Jane Charney — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:37:07 GMT

Federation agencies struggling in current economic climate

Tensions flare over proposed conversion law in Israel

Jane Charney — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:19 GMT

Israeli lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would allow current and former municipal rabbis to oversee conversions, which currently must go through the Chief Rabbinate, reports The Jerusalem Post. The bill, which is supported by Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s Israel

Communications activist silenced in Cuban jail cell

Jane Charney — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:00:36 GMT

Technology contractor Alan Gross, 60, of Potomac, Md., has been languishing for three months in a Cuban high security prison and his rare conversations are monitored by Cuban officials, reports the JTA's Ron Kampeas. Rubinstein was arrested Dec. 3 as he prepared

Children's author's new book a story of Israel

Jane Charney — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:28 GMT

Lincolnwood children's author Charlotte Herman's latest family picture book, "First Rain," tells the story of a young girl who moves with her family to Israel known as "Aliyah" and the heartfelt separation with her beloved grandmother. Herman says ideas for new books

Biden: Israel and U.S. stand together

Jane Charney — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:04:30 GMT

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday that Israel enjoyed Washington's unstinting support for its security and repeated U.S. intent to curb Iran's nuclear program, reports The Associated Press. "There is no space between the United States

8 aliyah fairs to be held in North America

Jane Charney — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:09:09 GMT

Chicago's fair scheduled for March 11

The Forward: Kudrow explores her Jewish roots

Jane Charney — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:19:46 GMT

Lisa Kudrow, some of whose relatives died in the Holocaust, is producing a new show, “Who Do You Think You Are?” In it, celebrities trace their ancestry, reports The Forward. Kudrow pitched, and sold, an American version of the Irish show, which premieres

Campus initiative combats anti-Israel programming

Jane Charney — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:03:36 GMT

March not only brings the hope of spring, but now, less welcoming, "Israeli Apartheid Week." Initiated five years ago, IAW has developed into an annual, two week hate fest of coordinated anti Israel events such as lectures, films, and “street

Community celebrates Israel May 2

Jane Charney — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:02:41 GMT

Israel Solidarity Day is a celebration marking Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. This community wide, family friendly event features the Walk with Israel (a 3 mile walkathon to raise funds for Israeli children), plus food and festivities for all ages.

Campus initiative combats anti-Israel programming

Ben Ramson — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:02:50 GMT

Students participate in advocacy, learning about Israel

Fly-In puts advocacy into practice

Jane Charney — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:37:17 GMT

Students, lay leaders met with Illinois congressional delegation

Next episode of 'Sanctuary' focuses on Purim

Jane Charney — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:17:41 GMT

Show will broadcast at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, on ABC7-Channel 7

Madison campus rally responds to Holocaust-denying ad

Jane Charney — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:15:01 GMT

A pair of campus events will address the Badger Herald’s (University of Wisconsin Madison's student newspaper) recent decision to publish an online ad from an organization that denies the existence of the Holocaust. Hillel is sponsoring a Holocaust Awareness rally at 12 15 p.m.

Jewish learning opportunities abound at Limmud Chicago

Kathleen Evans — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:36:21 GMT

Nearly 400 attend sessions on Torah, music, archeology, environment and more.