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Kids Say the Most Amazing Things: Confirmation Class 2008

Question: What do you get when you take four most thoughtful, compassionate, committed Jewish teens, with whom I have studied Judaism for eight to twelve years, and put them together up on the bimah at Erev Shabbat services? Answer: A very moving Confirmation Class service. Congregation Or Ami’s service last night was deeply meaningful. Our …

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Obama Gathers a Wide Spectrum of Jewish Groups

President-elect Obama is proving to be very interested in hearing from a spectrum of views on Israel and the Mideast. Though that will make right-wingers very nervous, it suggests that, based in Obama’s deep appreciation for and support of Israel, we might see some creative, wide support for negotiations and peace efforts in that troubled …

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Bernie Madoff: The Fires Continue to Burn

And the Bernie Madoff Fires Keep Burning Some Resources: A friend’s colleague’s friend’s family is unfortunately amongst the many investors who were affected by Bernie Madoff’s scams. She is active in the NY Jewish community and has created a group for families affected and who need help. If you know of any one who has …

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Milk: Another Jewish Boy Working for Social Justice

My wife and I saw Milk earlier this month, a poignant film about Harvey Milk, gay rights activist, politician, martyr. Each of us recalled elements of the story: Orange County-born wife remembered the havoc state Sen. John Briggs caused; I remember Anita Bryant’s joyous, musical homophobia. Both nauseated us. Watching the movie, one could not …

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Computerize your Chanukah: Play Games

Play your way through this Chanukah season. Bubbie’s Bubble Israel Adventure: Fascinating fun as kids learn about the Jewish State. Play with Bubbie. Virtual Dreidel Game: Can’t wait for the real thing? Stuck behind a desk but dreaming of spinning? Try JOI’s Virtual Dreidel Game. Practice the Dreidel Song: Captain Smartypants and his gang sing …

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Chanukah Resources Available

Need more Chanukah songsheets? Forget the Chanukah story but want to tell it?Looking for a deeper adult experience of Chanukah learning?Do the candles go in left to right or right to left? Chanukah Resources to Light Up Your Celebration All at www.orami.org/chanukah This beautiful flyer (which looks so much better in real life) was designed …

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