beijing Archives – Page 4 of 4

Hot pot dinner bonds two very different ‘believers’ in China

Alison Klayman July 31, 2008

Hot pot meals are popular in China and a double problem for kosher vegetarians.

Jews in China roll out red carpet for Olympics

Alison Klayman July 31, 2008

Gold medalists won\’t be the only ones climbing podiums in Beijing once the 2008 Olympic Games are under way. Isaac Shapiro of Highland Park, Ill. will be stepping up to celebrate his bar mitzvah

Olympics 2008: Swimmers lead U.S. Jewish contingent

Jewish Journal July 31, 2008

The athletes who make up the U.S. Jewish contingent headed to China, a mix of veterans and newcomers, have a decent chance of winning a medal or two.\n\n

Attempt to pressure China on Darfur loses to the Olympics

Ben Harris July 23, 2008

Jewish groups have taken lead roles in drawing attention to China\’s policies and specifically sought to spotlight the country\’s record in advance of this summer\’s Olympic Games in Beijing. Yet it appears as if China will suffer no significant international sanction when the games open Aug. 8

Twin Triathletes Go for the Gold

Carin Davis September 9, 2004

Ran and Dan Alterman are Israel\’s reigning triathlon champions. For the past four years, they have dominated the sport in their native land. Now, they look to bring their success to the international arena.