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TV “The Thomashefskys: Music & Memories of a Life in the Yiddish Theater”
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome! Tonight we’re here to tell you a story. It’s the story of Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky, two kids from little shtetls in the middle of the… Read more
Book Review: When General Grant Expelled the Jews
By Matt Robinson / JointMedia News Service ~ When General Gran Expelled the Jews by Jonathan D. Sarna Appointed chief historian for the 350th commemoration of the American Jewish community,… Read more
Torah Portion: Yitro
“Now I (Jethro) know that Hashem is greater than all gods. . . “ (Exodus 18:11) Is it not strange that the very Biblical portion which records God’s revelation to… Read more
Israeli Film Festival opens at Wesleyan
If you missed “The Dolphin Boy,” the first film screened in The Ring Family Wesleyan University Israeli Film Festival, not to worry: There are still five films left to see… Read more
Tu B’Shevat: New Year of the Trees
On the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat, we celebrate Tu B’Shevat– the New Year of the trees and the fruits. Tu B’Shevat, which falls this year on Feb…. Read more
Torah Portion: Beshalach • Shabbat Shirah
By Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb ~ This week’s Torah portion is Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16). It contains the following verse: “If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord… Read more
Women, Music and Art Focus of Greenberg Center series
Women, Music and Art Focus of Exhibition, Lectures, Concert and Workshop February 12 – September 1 The exhibition “Veiled Women: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Women in Israel,” will kick-off the… Read more
Ask Dr. Santiago: February is Children’s Dental Health Month
Ask Dr. Santiago! a monthly look at trends in dentistry… February is Children’s Dental Health Month With Children’s Dental Health month almost upon us, I wouldn’t be doing my… Read more
Torah Portion: Bo
By Shlomo Riskin ~ “Your children shall ask you, ‘What is this service to you?’ You must answer ‘It is the Passover service to God’” (Exodus 12:26,27) This week’s Biblical… Read more
Stamford chooses book for community “read”
STAMFORD — “A Lucky Child,” a memoir by Thomas Buergenthal, has been chosen by the Bureau of Jewish Education of the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and… Read more
