richards | May 7, 2012
Children and adults are invited to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month (May) at a very special PJ Library Story Hour featuring author Heidi Smith Hyde, who will read her book, Mendels Accordion, and accordion player Barry Shapiro, who will entertain with klezmer music. Klezmer and Kids will take place on Friday, May 18, 3:30 p.m. at Cohen Hillel Academy, 6 Community Road in Marblehead
richards | May 6, 2012
Since high school, I've always known that May is a month- long tribute to many aspects of Asian America. But it wasn't until last week when I was compiling a list of D.C.-area events related to this month that I found out that May is also Jewish American Heritage Month. Here's a brief synopsis of what I know and learned about the origins of the two observations, as well as a few events: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month It first started out as a week after Congress passed a 1978 joint resolution proclaiming the first seven days of May to be Asian/Pacific Heritage Week
richards | May 3, 2012
President Barack Obama celebrated the shared struggle of Jewish identity in proclaiming Jewish Heritage Month for the month of May. In the proclamation issued May 1, the president discussed the perseverance of Jewish Americans in overcoming adversity and hostility to reach success in America. Even here, Jewish Americans bore the pains of hardship and hostility; yet, through every obstacle, generations carried with them the deep conviction that a better future was within their reach, Obama said.
simmons | May 1, 2012
01-05-2012 08:03 To the Middle East now, where Israel is taking new steps to shield itself from its Arab neighbors. Having already walled-off the Palestinians, Tel Aviv's now seeking to do the same with the Lebanese. We get the latest from RT's Paula Slier in Israel
richards | April 30, 2012
CINCINNATI, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), a national commemoration of the contributions that Jewish Americans have made to the fabric of American history, culture, and society, announces expanded plans for its 2012 celebration.The main priority of JAHM, observed annually in May, is to raise the national consciousness regarding contributions by Jewish Americans to our country's heritage through a variety of events and programs nationwide. JAHM's objective is to highlight history and culture across all 50 states. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120430/CL97505LOGO) In his proclamation of April 30, 2010, President Barack Obama declared: "As leaders in every facet of American life Jewish Americans have shaped our Nation and helped steer the course of our history." The first-ever White House reception in honor of JAHM was hosted by the President and First Lady Michelle Obama on May 27, 2010.
richards | April 30, 2012
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richards | April 30, 2012
BRIDGETON Members of the community, including local Native Americans, got a first-hand view of an argument for factual data regarding the history of Naticoke Lenni-Lenape heritage in the Cohansey River area. Dr.
simmons | April 23, 2012
23-04-2012 04:59 What goals has the BDS movement achieved so far? Does it aim for a constructive solution to the conflict? How should Israel react to it?
simmons | April 22, 2012
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simmons | April 22, 2012
22-04-2012 08:53 READ ON Iran should play by the rules if it wants to have legitimate access to peaceful nuclear energy, stressed General James L. Jones, former national security advisor to US President Barack Obama, in an exclusive interview with RT. RT on Twitter: RT on Facebook:
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