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February 23, 2007
To sleep-away camp … perchance to dream
Going to overnight camp for the first time. It is — in many circles — a Jewish rite of passage. Unlike becoming a bar or bat mitzvah, however, the perfect timing for transitioning from day camper to overnight camper is not preordained; on the contrary, it can vary significantly from child to child.
Director Ari Sandel ‘Banks’ on Oscar buzz with short ‘Story’
Ari Sandel knew that he wanted to say something about politics and the Middle East, two of his longtime passions. His first idea had to do with checkpoints and suicide bombers, but he was looking for something more hopeful and funnier.
Prefab housing gets ‘fab’
Prefab indeed has the potential to lend itself to being \”green\” by using materials more efficiently, wasting less space, and generally creating structures that are lower maintenance.
Scary ‘Monster House’ comes direct from the basement
For the film\’s characters and design, Kenan at times drew on his own childhood memories of creepy houses and neighbors. When he lived in Ramat Gan, he says there was a dark, shuttered house across the street from his family\’s apartment; a weird woman sometimes shouted from within.
Israeli filmmakers garner praise in Berlin
Israeli filmmakers also did themselves proud at the Berlin festival, which ranks with Cannes and Venice as the most important events of their kind in Europe.
StandWithUs offers Israel 101 guide to help students confront anti-Zionist rhetoric
More than a year in the making, \”Israel 101\” offers a short but comprehensive primer on Israel, addressing such subjects as the recent war in Lebanon, terrorism and the modern Zionist movement, said StandWithUs education research director Roberta Seid, who helped oversee the project.
A free trip to Israel — custom-made for you!
What\’s more enticing than a free trip to Israel? A free trip to Israel tailor-made for your interests.
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