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February 15, 2011

Groups worry over domestic budget cuts

Jewish Journal February 15, 2011

Jewish groups expressed concerns about proposed Obama administration cuts in poverty assistance, but praised the U.S. budget for preserving aid to Israel. The White House\’s proposed budget, released Monday, projects cuts in programs such as heating for the poor and in blocs of money funneled to the states for social programs, and increases funding for education and for \”clean energy\” development.

How to throw a Jewish Oscar party

Jewish Journal February 15, 2011

With so many famous Jewish names among the Academy Awards nominees this year — Coen, Cohen, Eisenberg, Aronofsky, Sorkin and Newman, to name a few — it seems like a good time for a Jewish Oscar party. But how to make an Oscar party Jewish?

Post-Mubarak, Obama embraces Middle East reform

Jewish Journal February 15, 2011

A combination of calculation, luck and principles are steering the Obama administration to emphasize democracy and human rights in the Middle East in the post-Mubarak era. On Tuesday, President Obama laid out a revamped strategy that takes into account U.S. strategic interests in the region while also emphasizing the need to accommodate uprisings that have swept away governments in Egypt and Tunisia, as well as protests nipping at U.S. allies in Barhain, Jordan and Yemen.

Courage in Cairo: Reflecting on Jewish martyrs and heroes

Jewish Journal February 15, 2011

Putting politics and Israel aside, the most impressive part of the events in Cairo was the fearlessness and courage of the protesting Egyptians. We asked Rabbi Jill Jacobs to offer perspective on placing life in harm’s way. What should we be prepared to die for?Tell us what you think at con- nect@jinsider.com.

Basket-Making 101

Jewish Journal February 15, 2011

It’s no secret that Jews love food: We love to prepare it, eat it, and, mostly, make other people eat it. Many of our holidays revolve around a festive meal of some sort, filled with traditional delicacies. Purim, which falls this year on March 20, is no exception.

A greenhouse on every roof

Jewish Journal February 15, 2011

Yossi Asyag has a vision for the world: “We want people to eat fresh, organic produce without a carbon footprint.” The 45-year-old Israeli-born Montecito businessman has spent years working in commercial growing and seed distribution in Israel and the United States, and is now turning to Israeli growing and watering technology to develop cost-effective greenhouses to grow fresh produce year round in urban environments. He calls it the EverGreenHouse Growing System.

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