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Synagogue, Developer At Odds Over Casino

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Amid Brouhaha Over IRS, Z Street Gets Its Day in Court

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ADL Regional Head to Retire at Year’s End

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Zionist Congress Characterized by 'Not a Lot of Listening'

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Bryan Schwartzman

Morton Klein, national president of the Zionist Organization of America, and Steve Masters of JStreet -- spokesmen of the political right and left when it comes to Israel issues -- generally don't agree on much. Yet they had similar reactions after returning from the 36th World Zionist Congress, which brought some 1,500 delegates from around the world to Jerusalem in...

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After Long Haul, Divestment Legislation Passes in State

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Bryan Schwartzman

After a five-year legislative and lobbying effort to use the commonwealth's economic prowess to help isolate rogue regimes, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Iran and Sudan divestment legislation. And Jewish groups played a significant role in the effort. All that's required for the bill to become law is for Gov. Ed Rendell to sign it. He is expected to do...

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From a Chaotic Life to a New One of 'Familial' Order

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Fredda Sacharow, JE Feature

The advanced diplomas and snapshots on the office walls at 1515 Arch St. reflect a rising young attorney, here seen grinning with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, there standing shoulder-to shoulder with comedian Bill Cosby at Temple University. But the pictures Nikki Johnson-Huston carries inside tell a vastly different story. These show a 5-year-old whose mother beat her with the cord...

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'Exponent' Rakes In Four More Journalism Awards

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Aaron Passman, JE Feature

The hits just keep on coming! The Jewish Exponent recently received a trio of honors from the Society of Professional Journalists, Philadelphia chapter, as part of the institution's 46th annual competition. Senior editor Robert Leiter won first prize in the criticism division for his weekly book reviews, including "No Squares on the Square," for a book about the history of...

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Minor Touch-Ups as Big Day Nears

All camps need now are the kids; are they coming back this year in droves?

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Aaron Passman, JE Feature

The long wait is finally over. Staff members are back, and the kitchens have been restocked. The swimming pools have been retouched and refilled, and the volleyball nets rehung. The cabins have been cleaned out, and empty bunks lay in wait. All that's missing at this point are the children. But in the next few weeks, many will board buses...