AJOP Update: From Jewish Westchester to Radical Islam

June 16, 2011 - 14 Sivan 5771

AJOP Convention January 15-17, 2012 Save the Date!

The S.H.A.L.O.M Presenter Training July 25-27, 2011

New Daily Learning Program with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

OUTREACH

Valedictorian Chooses Faith Over Speech

Acheinu: Building Relationships, Bachurim & Yeshivos

PHILANTHROPY/FUNDRAISING

7 Ways to Show Your Non-Profit's Personality

Times Have Changed: The Value of Trust

Portland Jewish Federation Announces Innovation Grants

NORTH AMERICA

Santa Monica Anti-Circumcision Backer Drops Ballot Measure

Will Jewish Voters Abandon Obama in 2012?

Milwaukee Jewish Federation Plans for the Future

Fears Rise Over San Francisco Circumcision Bill

Community Rallies Around Graffitied Jewish Center

ISRAEL

Jerusalem's Old City Jewish Quarter Almost Entirely Haredi

Israel Ranks Highest in Time Spent on Social Networking Sites

CNN Poll Shows Rise in American Sympathy for Israel

Security at Mt. of Olives Slipping

Intel Wants Billions to Expand Plant in Kiryat Gat

INTERNATIONAL

Toronto: Fund Created for Jewish Studies

Australia's Only Jewish Radio Station Closes

Jewish Retiree Murdered in Rome

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

From Jewish Westchester to Radical Islam

Anti-Semitism and Man at Yale

Oy Vey: Prison's Kosher Meals Need Rural Rabbi

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AJOP Board

RABBINIC AUTHORITIES

HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky

HaRav Yaakov Perlow

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Rabbi Ilan Feldman

Atlanta, GA

Rabbi Yaacov Haber

Jerusalem, Israel

Mr. Richard Horowitz

Los Angeles, CA

Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh

Northbrook, IL

Dr. David Lieberman

Lakewood, NJ

Rabbi Yitzchok Lowenbraun

National Director

Rabbi Shlomo Porter

Baltimore, MD

Mr. Jeff Schachter Esq.

Passaic, NJ

Mr. Frank Storch

Baltimore, MD

HaRav Michel Twerski

Milwaukee, WI

Mr. Jerry Wolasky

Baltimore, MD

ADVISORY BOARD

Mr. Mark Bane

Lawrence, NY

Mr. Jonathan Beren

Denver, CO

Dr. Robert Edelman

Baltimore, MD

Rabbi Avraham Edelstein

Jerusalem, Israel

Dr. Michael J Elman

Baltimore, MD
Rabbi David Felsenthal
New York, NY

Mr. Howard Tzvi Friedman

Baltimore, MD

Mr. Joseph Friedman

Olney, MD
Mr. Harvey Hecker

Toronto, ONT

Mr. Stephen Rosedale

Cincinnatti, OH

Rabbi Simcha Scholar

Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Refson

Jerusalem, Israel

Mr Gary Torgow

Detroit, MI

Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD

Teaneck, NJ

The S.H.A.L.O.M Workshop for Engaged Couples & Newlyweds Presenter Training Program July 25-27, 2011 Lawrence, NY

Hundreds of young Orthodox couples (FFB and newly religious) have participated in this highly acclaimed workshop for all engaged couples and newlyweds in order to enhance their relationship. This is a unique opportunity to expand your outreach efforts through healthy marriage education. Now, The S.H.A.L.O.M. Workshop is expanding and training new presenters to offer the workshop in their communities. Take advantage of a special scholarship fund for AJOP members.

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New Daily Learning Program with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Now live! Duties of the Heart EVERYDAY, with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller, is a groundbreaking daily video learning series based on Chovos HaLevavos. Ideal for commuters or for anyone who craves inspiration and learning but is short on time, five days a week viewers are enlightened and inspired as they listen to core principles of Jewish thought illuminated in Rebbetzin Heller's inimitable, practical and much-loved style. A great tool for both kiruv krovim and rechokim!

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Valedictorian Chooses Faith Over Speech An Article from COL Live Like the rest of her graduating class at Vacaville High School, valedictorian Carolyn Fine is preparing for the big day this week. Continue Reading
Acheinu: Building Relationships, Bachurim & Yeshivos An Article from Hamodia Over the decades, Israel's Torah elementary school networks - Chinuch Atzmai, Shuvu and Netivot Moshe - have taught Torah to tens of thousands of Israeli children from traditional and secular homes. Continue Reading

7 Ways to Show Your Non-Profit's Personality
An Article from Network for Good

Recently, I asked my readers to describe their non-profit's personality in three words. Continue Reading

Times Have Changed: The Value of Trust
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy

Harry Hurwitz, z"l, the well-respected founding director of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, would often encounter potential donors who would ask how their donations would be utilized. Continue Reading

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Portland Jewish Federation Announces Innovation Grants
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has inspired innovation within their community as the result of an unprecedented decision - to offer $300,000 beyond the total dollars allocated through its annual campaign to new Community Impact Grants. Continue Reading

Santa Monica Anti-Circumcision Backer Drops Ballot Measure Bid
An Article from JTA

The main backer of a ballot measure to ban circumcision in Santa Monica, Calif., has dropped the effort over its perceived attack on religious freedom.

Will Jewish Voters Abandon Obama in 2012?
An Article from Sabato's Crystal Ball

President Obama's recent speech calling on the Israeli government to accept Israel's 1967 borders as a starting point for negotiations toward a peace agreement with the Palestinians has led to widespread speculation that large numbers of Jewish voters may turn against Obama in 2012.

Milwaukee Jewish Federation Plans for Future
An Article from The Jewish Sentinel

Milwaukee's diverse Jewish community will gather this summer for what's being called a first-of-its-kind summit that could reshape the structure and mission of its largest funding organization, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Continue Reading

Fears Rise Over San Francisco Circumcision Bill
An Article from The Jewish Week

Rabbi Gil Leeds runs the Chabad Jewish Student Center at the University of California at Berkeley and has served as a mohel for six years. Continue Reading

Community Rallies Around Graffitied Jewish Center
An Article from NWCN.com

As police investigate what they call a "hate crime" at a Jewish center in Boise, others in the community are trying to right the wrong. Continue Reading

Jerusalem's Old City Jewish Quarter Almost Entirely Haredi
An Article from Haaretz

Prof. Daniel Sperber, a resident of the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City and an Israel Prize laureate in Jewish studies, has noticed a demographic and sociological change in the Jewish Quarter over time.

Israel Ranks Highest in Time Spent on Social Networking Sites
An Article from Globes

Israelis spend an average of about 11 hours a month surfing social networking sites on the internet -- the top ranking country in the comScore survey for April. Continue Reading

CNN Poll Shows Rise in American Sympathy for Israel
An Article from The Jerusalem Post

A new poll conducted by American news network CNN has reported that 67 percent of the American public feel sympathy for Israelis and not Palestinians, compared with 16% who claim to side with the Palestinians rather than Israel. Continue Reading

Security at Mt. of Olives Slipping
An Article from Ynet News

The "One Jerusalem" group published its security report of the Jewish cemeteries in Jerusalem Monday and the findings are disconcerting. Continue Reading

Intel Wants Billions to Expand Plant in Kiryat Gat
An Article from Oregon Live

With new fabs under construction in Oregon and Arizona, and a fab already being upgraded in Israel, Intel is now contemplating another expansion to its fab in Kiryat Gat.Continue Reading

Toronto: Fund Created for Jewish Studies
An Article from Ynet News

Thanks to professor Hindy Najman, the University of Toronto Centre for Jewish Studies is expanding to the tune of $36 million. The money will be raised with two campaigns and the help of Ken Tanenbaum.

Australia's Only Jewish Radio Station Closes
An Article from JTA

Australia's only Jewish radio station has been forced to close.

Melbourne-based Lion FM, barely a year old, ceased broadcasting at midnight Monday following a decision by the Australian Communications and Media Authority not to renew its radio license.

Jewish Retiree Murdered in Rome
An Article from Ynet News

A Jewish retiree was murdered in Rome at the same time that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the Italian capital. Continue Reading


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From Jewish Westchester to Radical Islam
An Article from The Jewish Week

The strangeness of Maryam Jameelah's path to fundamentalist Islam is a major reason why many of her Muslim readers find her so attractive. Continue Reading

Anti-Semitism and the Man at Yale
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy

The modern university is no longer made up simply of departments and regular professors teaching students. Continue Reading

Oy Vey: Prison's Kosher Meals Need Rural Rabbis
An Article from Capitol Weekly

"Like finding a rabbi in Chowchilla" may sound like the punch-line to a tasteless joke, but it reflects a real dilemma facing the embattled Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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