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Sen. Coons Visits with Jewish Teens
This past Sunday, Senator Chris Coons and his foreign and defense policy advisor, Hailie Soifer, visited Congregation Beth Emeth to address Jewish teens and their parents on Israel, advocacy and the importance of confirmation.
The group of over 100 students from Congregation Beth Emeth, Congregation Beth Shalom and Adas Kodesh Shel Emeth's confirmation programs listened and asked questions as Senator Coons and Ms. Soifer talked about their own religious journeys.
Additionally, Sen. Coons offered his thoughts and concerns for the assassination attempt on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Saturday and hope for her recovery (see below). There was also a prayer read for famed Jewish singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman (z"l). May her memory be a blessing. |
One Week Until Federation Shabbat!
 Share in the spirit of our community with your family and friends at Temple Beth El on Friday, January 21, 2011.
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Jewish Federations of North America Statement on Arizona Shooting
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In response to the tragic shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords and others in Tucson, Kathy Manning, the chair of the board of The Jewish Federations of North America, released the following statement on behalf of the Federation movement:
"We are shocked and saddened by the savage attack on Representative Gabrielle Giffords today. Rep. Giffords is an active member of the Tucson Jewish community, and a leader in promoting Jewish communal concerns on Capitol Hill. We mourn the loss of life, and pray for a speedy recovery for all of the injured. Our hearts and prayers are extended to Rep. Giffords' family and to the entire community during this difficult time."
For update's on Rep. Giffords' condition, please click here. |
