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June 5, 2013
Outstanding Graduates 2013
Every year, we shine a spotlight on a group of outstanding high school seniors, culled from many nominations submitted by local educators, clergy, community leaders and, of course, you, our readers.
The Six-Day War, still
The Six-Day War began at 7:10 a.m. on June 5, 1967. By 10 a.m., it was clear Israel had already won.
What is Judaism in a ‘post-ethnic’ world?
The ongoing public conversation about the future of American Judaism is embodied in a small library of recent books, many of which have been considered here. None of them, however, offers quite the same potent brew of courage, clarity, passion and expertise as Shaul Magid’s “American Post-Judaism: Identity and Renewal in a Postethnic Society” (Indiana University Press, $40), a scholarly but also visionary book about what it means to be a Jew in America today.
Gov. Walker doesn’t represent Jewish values
Governor Scott Walker is a right-wing conservative. He stands staunchly against a woman’s right to choose and has limited women’s access to affordable and essential health services.
Sgt. Robert Bales pleads guilty to murdering 16 Afghan civilians
A U.S. Army sergeant who killed 16 Afghan civilians in cold blood last year pleaded guilty on Wednesday to premeditated murder and other charges under a deal with military prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.
Three arrested in 2009 attack on gay club in Tel Aviv
Three suspects were arrested in connection with a 2009 shooting attack at a youth center for gays in Tel Aviv.
James Franco and Seth Rogen to star in North Korea comedy
You loved them in “Pineapple Express.”
Outstanding Graduate: Joelle Milman — Transforming herself
When Joelle Milman was a high school sophomore, she met award-winning photographer Art Streiber, who has contributed to Vanity Fair among other high-profile publications.
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