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February 29, 2012
Israel: More Reform, Conservative than Charedi Jews
Eight percent of Israeli Jews define themselves as Conservative or Reform Jews, compared to just 7 percent of Israelis who define themselves as “Charedi” (ultra-Orthodox). Amazing?
Jewlicious offers pluralistic fun aboard the Queen Mary
“The Reform service is going crazy, the Conservative service is going crazy. Orthodox [service] is huge,” Josh Kaplan, a Jewlicious board member, said as he walked past the concierge to the Jewlicious merchandise booth.
Adelson reportedly gives ‘substantial’ new donation to Gingrich PAC
Casino and hotel magnate Sheldon Adelson reportedly has given a “substantial” new donation to a group supporting Newt Gingrich for the Republican presidential nomination.
‘Shalakhmones: The Purim Platters’
Wearing a silk kerchief and a plain apron – a combination of holiday and weekday attire – Mama stood by the table, practically at her wit’s end. It was no trifle, you know, receiving almost 100 shalakhmones…