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July 31, 2008

Israel political outlook uncertain as Olmert announces plan to resign

Confronted with police investigations into possible illegal fund-raising activities and a climate of intense political hostility, including from leading members of his own party, the Israeli prime minister held a hastily assembled news conference Wednesday evening to announce he will resign the premiership

Temple bingo — a gamble if it’s a good way to raise funds

Typically associated with American Legion halls, Elks clubs and churches, the sedentary game that caters to seniors is not often associated with Jewish houses of worship. But a few synagogues across the Southland have offered weekly bingo nights as temple fundraisers for decades

Armageddon Survival 101

\”It starts when you open your eyes in the morning. Maybe you\’re awakened by the sounds of random gunfire, or the howling of souls being cast into the lake of fire,\” Kutner writes. \”But at least it\’s not that godawful clock-radio buzzer.\”

‘Hakuna Matata’ meets tikkun olam

I tried to visit the orphanage every day, and I formed incredible relationships with almost all of the kids living there. I loved the kids so much; they were always so happy and hopeful, even though they have close to nothing, not even running water or clothes and shoes that fit.

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