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U.N. Nominee Elicits High Praise, Criticism

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Local Interfaith Group Gets New Head

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Old York Road Group Seeks More Funding

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Ira Schwartz Leaves Top Post at Federation

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Ira Schwartz left his position as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia last week after seven years at the helm of the community’s central fundraising body.

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What's Behind Israeli Attacks in Syria?

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Ben Sales, JTA

Experts predict that Israel's alleged attacks on weapons bound for Hezbollah will not provoke a reaction from Syria or Hezbollah — at least for now.

Israeli Couple Is Face of Gay Family Reunification

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Ron Kampeas, JTA

A same-sex Israeli couple struggling against U.S. immigration laws are set to become the faces of the fight to extend one of the foundations of immigration policy to gays and lesbians.

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Ardmore Composer Nominated for a Tony Award

Benj Pasek Hopes ‘A Christmas Story’ Has a Happy Ending

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Ardmore native Benj Pasek was nominated for the 2013 Tony Award for Best Original Score based on his work for the Broadway musical A Christmas Story.

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Head of Jewish Federation Leaves Post

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Ira Schwartz, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia since July 2006, is leaving his position, effective immediately.

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