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Bottled-Up Energy

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The glass was definitely half full — and then some — at an Israeli wine tasting hosted by Brian Freedman for members of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service Giving Circle, Project Empower. The event also offered a taste of the importance of communal involvement to aid others in need. Pouring it on: Freedman is flanked by Project Empower’s exec...

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A Treasure Chest of Gifts

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Michael Elkin

A Beverly Hills tale: Is the ski-capped Chazz (“A Bronx Tale”) Palminteri giving line readings of “The Scoop on Breasts,” authored by Philly’s Dr. Ted and Joyce Eisenberg? No, the much-honored actor/playwright was visiting the Eisenbergs’ Gifting Suite — where they were promoting the book — during all the Oscar hoopla out L.A. way.

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Jay Talking

Pearls of wisdom from the co-owners of Jay Roberts Jewelers

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Melissa Jacobs, Special Sections Feature

From brit milah to B’nai Mitzvah, weddings to anniversaries, thousands of Delaware Valleyans have bought simcha gifts at Jay Roberts in Marlton. While a Jay Roberts gift is what their customers love to give, co-owners Jay Golde and Jake Spiegelman love to give back to the community with generous donations and sponsorships of Jewish charitable causes in South Jersey and...

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Atten-hut Must Be Paid

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Michael Elkin

You’re in the Army now — or were — to much acclaim. Ret. Army Lt. Col. Kathy Brill (center) gets atten-hut from Post 98, Jewish War Veterans, whose officials presented her with an Award of Excellence at ceremonies in the Northeast. Making the call (from left) are Gil Benedict, the post’s junior vice commander; Bernard Lertzman, county commander; Don Feldman,...

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No Burgers and Fries Here

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Michael Elkin

Four on the floor? That’s Scott and Suzi Lustgarten (left) and Ann and Richard Frankel, co-chairs of the 2013 Black Tie Tailgate of the Philadelphia Auto Show. The group’s Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation raised thousands at the party, donating the funds to he Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.