January 7, 2016 - 26 Teves 5776

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CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein Keynote Address at AJOP Convention

FreshBiz Minute: An Exclusive Video Featuring Simcha Gluck

OUTREACH

Affluenza: Be Careful What You Wish For

Rav Noach Weinberg zt'l: Answers to Most Frequently Asked Questions

PHILANTHROPY/FUNDRAISING

Why & How to Brand Your Non-Profit Organization

NORTH AMERICA

US Spy Net Ensnares Congress

AP Poll: 72% of Americans Support Preservation of Jewish Religious Freedoms

US Treasury Secretary Named in Suit Over Tax-Free Donations to Israel

ISRAEL

Israel Concerned IS Making Inroads with Bedouins
Barak Naval Defense Missile Undergoes Two Successful Trials
2015 Was Red-Hot Year for Israeli High Tech Scene
Israel's Ancient and Mysterious Stonehenge
12 Israeli Technologies Changing the Lives of the Disables in 2015

INTERNATIONAL

Obama Administration Preparing Fresh Iran Sanctions

2015: The Year of Anti-Christian Jihad

How the Battle Against Islamic State is Redrawing the Map of the Middle East

Iranians Fire Missile 1,500 Yards from US Warship, Obama Does Nothing

Amsterdam Becomes Most Popular Destination Among Israelis

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

First Kosher Certified Pot To Go on the Market Next Month

Annotated 'Mein Kampf' Polarizes Jewish Community

Wiesenthal Center: Top Ten Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Actions of 2015
An Illustrated Guide to the 613 Jewish Commandments

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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

Beit Shemesh, 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

Cincinnati, OH

Rabbi Simcha Scholar

Brooklyn, NY

Rabbi Dovid Refson

Jerusalem, Israel

Mr Gary Torgow

Detroit, MI

Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD

Teaneck, NJ

*Deceased

ARTICLE HEADLINE
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Affluenza: Be Careful What You Wish For An Article from Aish.com Your financial situation not fulfilling your dream for great wealth and affluence? Continue Reading
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Why & How to Brand Your Nonprofit Organization An Article from Ner Le'Elef In today's commercialized world, branding - how others perceive your organization - is no longer reserved for businesses alone. Continue Reading

US Spy Net on Israel Snares Congress

An Article from The Washington Post

President Barack Obama announced two years ago he would curtail eavesdropping on friendly heads of state after the world learned the reach of long-secret U.S. surveillance programs. Continue Reading

AP Poll: 72% of Americans Support Preservation of Jewish Religious Freedoms
An Article from JP Updates

A majority of Americans support governmental surveillance of the internet and other electronic media without a warrant, according to a poll by AP-NORC. Continue Reading

US Treasury Secretary Named in Suit Over Tax Free Donations to Israel
An Article from JTA

A lawsuit naming the U.S. Treasury Department and Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew aims to revoke the nonprofit status of groups that the litigants claim have given billions of dollars in tax-exempt donations to Israel. Continue Reading

Israel Concerned IS Making Inroads Among Bedouins

An Article from The Times of Israel

Israeli security forces are reportedly concerned about increased Islamic State activity among Bedouins in the Negev and fear that members of the group - who are Israeli citizens - will carry out terror attacks. Continue Reading

Barak Naval Defense Missile Undergoes Two Successful Trials
An Article from Globes

The Israeli-Indian developed Barak 8 missile system carried out two trials from an Indian Navy ship in the Indian Ocean yesterday in which it successfully intercepted land-to-sea missiles in fully operational conditions. Continue Reading

2015 Was Red-Hot Year for Israeli High Tech Scene
An Article from Israel 21c

Israeli high-tech startups were red hot in 2015, and are entering 2016 as exciting commodities for investors worldwide, according to numerous end-of-year market reports. Continue Reading

Israel's Ancient and and Mysterious Stonehenge
An Article from Israel 21c

Israel is filled with hundreds of archaeological and historical sites. There are caves, ancient places of worship, amphitheaters dating back thousands of years, and fortresses waiting to be explored at just about every turn.
Continue Reading

12 Israeli Technologies Changing the Lives of the Disabled in 2015
An Article from Forbes

We're used to talking about the Israeli tech ecosystem as the Startup Nation, focusing on the young country's ability to quickly launch and scale innovative ideas and build companies from the ground up. Continue Reading

Obama Administration Preparing Fresh Iran Sanctions

An Article from The Washington Post

The Obama administration is preparing to impose its first financial sanctions on Iran since it forged a landmark nuclear agreement in July. Continue Reading

2015: The Year of Anti-Christian Jihad

An Article from Breitbart

In October, a mob of 700, instigated by the Islamic Defenders Front, marched on government offices in Aceh Singkil, Indonesia, and from there went on to torch the Indonesian Christian Church. Continue Reading

How the Battle Against the Islamic State is Redrawing the Map of the Middle East
An Article from The Washington Post

Along the vast, zigzagging perimeter of the Islamic State's self-styled state, the militants are steadily being pushed back as the forces� ranged against them gain in strength. Continue Reading

Iranians Fire Missile 1,500 Yards from US Warship, Obama Does Nothing
An Article from NBC

Senior U.S. military commanders on Wednesday accused Iran's military of "highly provocative" actions in firing unguided rockets 1,500 yards from ships including an American aircraft carrier. Continue Reading

Amsterdam Becomes Most Popular Destination Among Israelis
An Article from Ynet News

According to figures compiled by the Travelist price comparison website, easyJet's introduction of the Tel Aviv-Amsterdam route and its competition against Transavia placed the Dutch capital at the top of the list of the most popular destinations in demands for flights among Israeli tourists.
Continue Reading

First Kosher Certified Pot To Go On Market Next Month
An Article from JTA

A New York company is preparing to market what it says is the world's first kosher-certified marijuana. Continue Reading

Annotated 'Mein Kampf' Polarizes Jewish Community

An Article from JP Updates

A decision to publish an annotated version of Hitler's prison manifesto "Mein Kampf" next month for the first time since WWII has created a mixed reaction in the Jewish community. Continue Reading

Wiesenthal Center: Top Ten Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Actions of 2015
An Article from JP Updates

In 2015 , a year of raging anti-Semitism and extreme anti-Israelism, it was difficult to limit the list to Top Ten. Continue Reading

An Illustrated Guide to the 613 Jewish Commandments
An Article from The New York Times

The painter Archie Rand likes to work big. He tackles big themes, like jazz in American culture and the history of the Jews. Continue Reading

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