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Is Camp Investment Paying Off in Numbers?

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Camps Get Matching Grants for Improvements

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Galil Alum Pens Novel Steeped in Camp and Fantasy

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Dentist Looks Deep Into Mouths of Zoo Animals

Global

Iran’s President-Elect: Bridge to the West?

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N.J. Controversy Cools Off After Resignation

Israel

Oil-Rich Qatar Pushing to Make Itself Peace Broker

By:

Ron Kampeas, JTA

When it comes to the latest Arab peace initiative, two questions are circulating in Washington: Why Qatar? And why now?

Israel

Hawking Boycotting Peres’ Confab

By:

Asher Zeiger, Times of Israel

After a slew of conflicting reports, the renowned physicist confirms he is boycotting the fifth annual Presidential Conference in Jerusalem in June.

Israel

Jerusalem Day Celebrated Amid Archaeological Wonders

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Judy Lash Balint, JNS.org

While thousands of people flocked to the Old City to celebrate Jerusalem Day, much of the action is going on underground amid excavations that peel back layers of history.

Local

Barney Frank: Trim Military, Tax the Wealthy

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Bryan Schwartzman

Retired U.S. Rep. Barney Frank told an audience of more than 200 local Jews on May 5 that the United States needs to trim its military budget and raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans.

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Ira Schwartz Leaves Top Post at Federation

By:

Lisa Hostein

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.