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As the new month of Elul begins (conurrent with September), the shofar is blown daily at morning services to prepare onesself for the High Holidays. To hear the sound of the shofar, link here.
For a list of Jewish holidays for the New Year (5769), see the website navigation sidebar on the left.
Here is Jacob Richmond’s exhaustive updated compilation of 5769 Rosh HaShanah websites.
In 1391, the Jews of Barcelona, Spain were victims of a massacre. This was part of three months of deadly riots throughout Spain, which left the Jewish community crushed and impoverished. Incredibly, on this same date 70 years later, a bishop named Alfonso de Espina urged the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition. The Inquisition was designed to uncover those Jews who were continued to practice Judaism in secret (called Conversos or Marranos). During the years of brutal Inquisition, an estimated 32,000 Jews were burned at the stake and another 200,000 were expelled from Spain.
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2008 Republican National Convention Coverage
- Biden lashes out over criticism of his 'Zioinism'
(Israel Today, Sept. 4) As a self-described "Zionist," US Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday reacted harshly to speculation that his pro-Israel record may not be as strong as he professes. Biden is fond of pointing out how in a previous interview with a Jewish television channel he stated that, despite not being Jewish, he was a "Zionist."
Immediately following his selection as Democratic presidential hopeful Barak Obama's running mate, however, Jewish American Republicans and other conservative supporters of Israel began pointing out that he has had a less-than-rosy relationship with the Jewish state.
For instance, during Menachem Begin's term as Israel's prime minister, Biden reportedly threatened to support an end to US financial aid to Israel if Jews did not stop building homes in Judea and Samaria.
Israel's Army Radio reported this week that in a meeting with Israeli officials three years ago, Biden insisted that Jerusalem would just have to accept the reality of a nuclear-armed Iran, as diplomatic efforts vis-a-vis the Islamic Republic were certain to fail and military intervention was out of the question.
The Republican Jewish Coalition has also pointed to a number of Senate bills that, despite being endorsed by the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), were voted against by Senator Biden.
In a conference call with Jewish media on Wednesday, Biden reacted angrily. "They think they know the Senate better than I do. They don't know the Senate better than I do," said the candidate in reference to AIPAC's lobbying work on Capitol Hill. "I take a backseat to no one - including AIPAC - when it comes to supporting Israel."
Other Republicans and American supporters of Israel said they were unsurprised by Biden's behavior, noting that they have long been aware that the senator's support for the Jewish state is only skin deep.
Looking at his deeds, rather than just his words, Biden "does not show himself strong for the defense of America much less for Israel," said Richard Hellman, director of Christians' Israel Public Action Campaign, a Washington lobby group.
- Palin visits AIPAC, promises to strengthen U.S.-Israel ties
(Sep. 3) Just days after John McCain plucked Sarah Palin as his running mate, the Alaskan governor paid a visit to AIPAC to voice her support for Israel, something she definitely needed to do because of her support for Pat Buchanan’s 2000 presidential campaign.
Unlike McCain and Barack Obama, who dueled at AIPAC’s policy conference in June, Palin offered no sweeping statements regarding Jerusalem or Israel’s threat from Iran. She settled for the much more diplomatic commitment to “work to expand and deepen the strategic partnership between U.S. and Israel.”
FYI- Palin Not Wearing Israeli Flag On Lapel Pin; It Is On Office Wall
Gov. Palin is a “Blue Star Mother”, because she has a son in the military. Her lapel pin is NOT intended to be an Israeli flag.
A filmmaker who followed her around for three days in a row notes: "She had an Israeli flag, of all the things, mounted on her office wall, and I have that on film" he said. "I was very surprised to see that and when I asked her about it, she said that she loves Israel and the she had friends who visited the country and brought her the flag."
- Michelle Obama's Cousin Has Family Link to Most Prominent Black Rabbi in U.S.
(The Jewish Journal, L.A.) A cousin of the wife of Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee, is a cousin of this country's most prominent black rabbi, according to a report in The Forward.
Rabbi Capers Funnye is chief rabbi at the Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation in southwest Chicago.
He is well-known in Jewish circles for acting as a bridge between mainstream Jewry and the much smaller, and largely separate world of black Jewish congregations, sometimes known as black Hebrews or Israelites.
Funnye described himself as an independent in an interview with The Forward and said he has not been involved with the Obama campaign, but that he has donated money and was cheering it on.
- OOPS! Did We Say That? You Mean Solomon’s Temple WAS Here?
The Temple Institute in Jerusalem has acquired a copy of the official 1925 Supreme Moslem Council Guidebook to Al-Haram Al-Sharif (The Temple Mount), in which the Waqf actually described the Har Habayit as the site of Solomon's Temple.
A reproduction of the references to the Temple (which I have highlighted) are shown above. The story is found in today's edition of Israel National News (Arutz Sheva), at this website location.
- CULTURE CLASH IN ENGLAND:
A Muslim radiographer in the UK claims she was forced out of her job because she refused to bare her arms as required by NHS hygiene policy. She was told by bosses at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading that all staff must roll up their sleeves to the elbow.
But the unnamed woman instead chose to quit, claiming she was forced out by discrimination over her religious beliefs, including the Islamic teaching that women should cover their bodies in public. The NHS's "bare below the elbows" dress code was introduced in January in a bid to combat superbugs like Clostridium difficile and MRSA.
The woman, supplied to the hospital on June 16 by an agency, told the Daily Telegraph she wants to "prevent the policy from being universally applied, so other Muslim women do not experience the same trauma".
Clare Edmondson, director of human resources at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Infection control is a major issue for hospitals across the NHS. We have an excellent track record in this area and to maintain this we have introduced a bare below the elbows' policy for all staff or agency employees working within clinical areas.
- UN Anti-Terror Effort Bogged Down Over Terrorism Definition; Islamic Nations Are Trying To Exempt Response to “Occupation”
- Reform Movement Supporting Hekhsher Tzedek
Meanwhile, Conservatives' kosher initiative launches High Holidays drive
- Undercover Female Visits to Mosques in Europe Show
Saudi-Originated Extremist Beliefs Continue to Be Expounded
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Found: Ancient Capital of 'Jewish' Khazar Kingdom
- Found: 2nd Temple-Era Wall on Mt. Zion
- Conference in Jerusalem To Discuss “Eurabia”
Israeli parliament member Aryeh Eldad announced Thursday at a press an international parliamentary conference titled "Facing Jihad", with the participation of European parliament members who also recognize that the spread of Islam is a serious threat to the Western world.
The conference, headed by Eldad, will take place December 14-15 in the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem. About 30 European parliament members will participate from Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland and England, who oppose the Islamization of Europe and the immigration laws which allow the dissolution of the social bonds in the various European countries.
"The conference will be the first opportunity for a new coalition of law-makers to work in coordination and with cooperation in the confrontation and the struggle against turning Europe into Eurabia, and in defending the State of Israel as a Jewish, democratic and free state in the Middle East," says Eldad. "We must stop the spread of Islam. If Jerusalem surrenders - Europe will fall as well."
Writers, media people and famous Islam researchers would also participate in the conference, in addition to European parliament members. Dutch parliament member Geert Wilders will give a lecture on the second day and will screen his movie Fitna - about the true face of Islam.
"I am looking forward to screening Fitna at the summit meeting in Jerusalem," says Wilders. ", The Europeans are already dealing with the spread of Islam in their own backyard and it's time to speak about this threat with different European parliamentarians who understand the severity of the problem."
The summit meeting, sponsored by the Ariel Center for Strategic Studies, will focus on the need for urgent action to protect the basic rights of the residents of Europe: human rights, civil law, democracy, freedom of speech, equality before the law, and protecting the traditional identity and sovereignty of the Western countries
- Israeli govt to debate compensation plan for West Bank settlers; Most in Yesha Say Phooey To Idea
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Israel, Egypt won't let Blair's sister-in-law enter from Gaza by land if she didn’t come there from Israel or Egypt; “Activists” Cannot Use Gaza As Transit Point
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Loving mother kills son; third similar parental killing recently scares Israel
- Alleged Unidentified Israeli Official: 'Israel Agrees to Surrender Shebaa Farms'
(IsraelNN.com) An Israeli official was quoted Tuesday as saying that his country has agreed to cede the Shebaa Farms area to Lebanon. According to the official, Defense Minister Ehud Barak made a verbal agreement in August with UNIFIL commander Clauio Graziano, head of the UN forces stationed in Southern Lebanon.
“An Israeli withdrawal from the Shaba Farms will leave Hizbullah with no more excuses to fight Israel," said the official, according to a report in the London-based Arabic daily Asharq Al-Awsat. "If Israel hands over those territories it will become clear to the Lebanese people that Hizbullah's continued use of violence is nothing more than an excuse to continue its involvement in international terror," the official added. [Lebanon has claimed territorial rights over the area, but UN officials had determined from past maps that it was in Syria; therefore, it was left up to Israel and Syria to resolve the issue after Israel occupied the area the Six-Day War in 1967. - Webmaster]
- Nefesh B'Nefesh takes over North America aliyah operations
The Jewish Agency has ceded its Aliyah operations in North America to the private organization Nefesh B'Nefesh. The Agency will continue to be in charge of the eligibility process of prospective immigrants. The details of the impending deal were revealed in Haaretz a month and a half ago.
The Agency, which has managed Israel's Aliyah campaign from the State's inception, has been at logger-heads with newcomer Nefesh B'Nefesh over the last two years. The Agency accused Nefesh B'Nefesh of selecting the most successful candidates for Aliyah while it continued its commitment to bring every eligible immigrant and for taking credit for a rise in Aliyah from North America and Britain which was not of their creation.
- Israel’s Haredi “Modesty Patrols”: Truth or Fiction Today?
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW GOOGLE “CHROME” BROWSER DRAWS RAVES FOR SPEED, CONVENIENCE, MORE
On Sept. 2, Google, Inc., released its log-awaited browser, designated “Chrome” (http://www.google.com/chrome). The system merges its 64% of the search market, followed by Yahoo!, to challenge Microsoft, which released its MS Internet Explorer 8 just last week. [error-fixing is already underway for the latter.] Both IE 8 and Chrome are in their Beta stage, and Chrome is purposely an “open source” model, which is encouraging users to submit additional applications to run on it.
The open source market spurred a surge for Mozilla’s Firefox (now in V. 9.0) , which is the third largest browser ahead of Opera, the Scandinavian browser well behind in 4th place. Each benefited from highlights separately developed, and later merged into models that built upon each other’s highlights.
One of the goals is to embrace computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc. through downloads, further slicing into MS’s sales of its combo Office package (already available in the form of a generic Open Office program.)
Need I say more? Try it. You’ll LOVE it!!!
No Denying: Delawareans Bear Witness to the Holocaust Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee, Congregation Beth Shalom, and the Newark Film Festival are pleased to provide information on the first public screenings of the documentary; No Denying: Delawareans Bear Witness to the Holocaust - produced by the Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee.
• A poignant documentary for everyone. (teachers and students grade 7 and above are especially encouraged to see this film)
• Delaware Survivors, Rescued Children and Liberators bear witness to some of the most inhumane acts of genocide ever perpetrated upon human beings, during the Holocaust.
• Many individuals in this film never shared their experiences prior to being interviewed for this project, not even with their families.
Cinema Center 3, Newark Shopping Center, Newark, Delaware 19711
September 4th, 9:45 AM & 1:15 PM
September 5th, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
September 7th, 4:15 PM
September 8th, 1:30 PM
September 9th, 7:00 PM
September 10th, 1:30 PM
Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19806
September 12th, 12:00 PM
September 13th, 6:00 PM
September 14th, 6:00 PM, with Q & A to follow
SHOPRITE KOSHER DELI UPDATE
Here is the latest info from the Kosher Deli at ShopRite of Brandywine Commons...
ShopRite at Brandywine Commons is about to officially start their new Kosher Prepared Food Program. They are kicking this off with a day of sampling next Friday (9/5/08) from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be a reception at 10 am; all are invited. Please RSVP to e-mail: Dan.Tanzer@wakefern.com.
Although the official grand opening is next week, they are already in full production. Stop by and try some! They are making a limited number of "chicken in the pot" meals for the upcoming Shabbat. ShopRite is the only retail operation in Delaware offering fresh prepared kosher food.
They have finally started to prepare their kosher/gluten free menu. When you next visit the store, you will see a wide variety of freshly made entrees, ranging from oven fried chicken and fish to roasted vegetables in a balsamic vinegar glaze. All items will be displayed in the kosher deli and sold cold. If you want to place orders for hot fried chicken, call in advance (477-3270) to give your order (see below).
THE JEWISH PEOPLE – A STORY OF SURVIVAL
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Sept. 8th, 9:30 p.m.
COMING EVENTS
Melton Classes Begin September 3 !
REGISTER NOW for classes at the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. Join us as we explore the texts of our tradition and discuss issues of Jewish thought, practice, ethics, and history. Classes are 2 hours once a week for 30 weeks on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings at the Siegel JCC.
Classes begin on September 3 and 4. Download the registration form at www.siegeljcc.org. For additional information, contact Melton Director Dina Lipschultz at 302-478-5660 ext 284 or melton@siegeljcc.org..
Sunday, September 7, 2008, 8:00am to 3:00pm
An Affair to Remember : Yard Sale!
Conregation Beth Shalom Parking Lot, Rear of 1801 Baynard Boulevard, Wilmington
It's Back - Donations being accepted now! Call the office ( 654-4462) to let them know you're bringing stuff by or to arrange for a pick up. Save the date and join in the fun as we do this major mitzvah for Beth Shalom and our community neighborhood!
: Thursday, September 11, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES FORUM
Siegel JCC, 101 Garden of Eden Road, Talleyville – Phone: 478-5660
Candidates for US Senator and Representative, Governor and Lt. Governor, State Insurance Commissioner
Sponsored by Federation, JCRC, and Wilmington Hadassah
For more info, call Gina at Joint Community Relations Committee of Federation, 427-2100
October 16 - 19, 2008
Artist-in-Residence Weekend at Congregation Beth Shalom
Wrld-Renown Artist, Mordechai Rosenstein will be our first Artist-in-Residence!
Visit www.emeseditions.com to view his amazing work!
Friday, December 12
FEDERATION SHABBAT
@ Congregation Beth Emeth
Sunday, December 14
SUPER SUNDAY
@ the Siegel JCC
RECENT LINKS OF INTEREST
JIHAD IN ACADEMIA The latest in a series of video presentations on Islamofascism has been released by the David Horowitz Freedom Center, detailing the interconnection among various groups in the terrorist movement. Jihad in Academia may be viewed here, and with the rest of our other videos on the Islamofascist movement on this website.
1. Right-click on a blank spot on your Desktop.
2. Select NEW> SHORTCUT. Type in the full URL:
http://JewishDelaware.eSmartWeb.com.
3. Specify the name to appear on your Desktop: e.g., "Jewish Delaware".
Then: FINISH. It'll be available whenever you turn on your computer.
4. Drag it onto your Quick Start Task Bar (at the bottom of your screen) to go there any time!
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