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The words of Martin Niemoller... "First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out... because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out...because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out... because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me... and there was no one left to speak for me." (I remembered these famous words as I was preparing to write this column. I feel they are most appropriate, especially...
Congregation Beth Israel of Ocala invites the community to its annual Passover seder to be held on the second night of Passover, Tuesday, April 15, at Stone Creek Grill in Ocala at 6 p.m. The menu includes gefilte fish, matza ball soup and the choice of three entrees: stuffed chicken breast with apple raisin stuffing, sliced roast beef with mushroom gravy and tilapia with pineapple salsa. All entrees include roasted potatoes and carrots. Sponge cake with strawberries will be served for dessert. The seder will be conducted in English by...
The children at Temple Israel celebrated Purim this year with a carnival and a lot of revelry. There were activities for every age group from tots to teens. In addition to a Purim Spiel, crafts, games and food, there were costumes galore and lots of fun. More photos can be seen on Temple Israel's Facebook page and on website, www.tiflorida.org. For information about Temple Israel, please call 407-647-3055....
Dunham on Woody Allen HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (JTA)-Comedian Marc Maron is incredibly skilled at getting famous people to move past surface PR stuff and engage in organic, in-depth conversations. His "funny, brainy romp" with Lena Dunham on Monday's edition of his WTF podcast is a perfect example of this. The creator and star of "Girls" chatted with Maron about being raised in the art world, feminism, Oberlin College (her alma mater) and criticism of "Girls." But let's get to the important stuff. Here,...
NEW YORK (JTA)-Almost exactly 55 years after Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair, a more realistically proportioned alternative to the iconic fashion doll has become a crowd-funding sensation, raising more than $400,000 in a week and a half to begin production. The Lammily doll, which has joints that bend, an athletic physique and a motto of "Average is Beautiful," is being described by some fans as the anti-Barbie. But Lammily's creator, 25-year-old Pittsburgh artist...
At Temple Israel, tots are a vital part of programming. A program titled Tot Shabbat was begun a year ago and has been held monthly each Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. This year, having started with Purim, programming for the major Jewish holidays will be offered. The entire community of tots is invited to participate in these programs (tots should be accompanied by an adult) and there is no charge. Please call the TI office (407-647-3055) to find out which program (Shabbat or holiday) will...
Obama administration not appeased by Yaalon clarification WASHINGTON (JTA)—A statement from Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon clarifying his attack on U.S. foreign policy did not appease the Obama administration. “We are disappointed with the lack of an apology from Defense Minister Yaalon’s comments,” Jen Psaki, the State Department spokeswoman, said last Friday. “His comments, as we’ve stated a couple times, don’t reflect the true nature of our relationship with Israel.” Psaki’s remarks to reporters came a day after Yaalon in a state...
