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Israel's Conundrum With Syria

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Death as a Constant Part of Life

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Masters Hockey Team Revels in Camaraderie

National

U.N. Nominee Elicits High Praise, Criticism

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Local Interfaith Group Gets New Head

Local

Old York Road Group Seeks More Funding

National

Newtown Massacre Prompts Push for Action on Gun Control

By:

Ron Kampeas, JTA

In the wake of the shooting rampage in Newtown, Conn., Jewish groups are looking to build alliances and back legislation to strengthen gun control laws.

Local

Philly Resident Pens ‘Anthem for World Peace’

By:

Eric Berger

A Cemter City radiologist with little musical background aside from childhood piano lessons ended up writing what became his “International Anthem for World Peace.”

Local

New Chabad Center Rises in Fort Washington

By:

Bryan Schwartzman

While many non-Orthodox synagogues are struggling to maintain their existing structures and keep up membership numbers, a nearly-completed Chabad center is teeming with activity.

Local

Local Religious Groups Hold Service in Memory of School Shooting Victims

By:

Eric Berger

Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley is hosting an interfaith service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in memory of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn.