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Insider's History of One of the Oldest Jewish Fraternities in the U.S.
Bruce Kesselman's new book chronicles the history of Rutgers University's Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity with fascinating accounts and hundreds of pictures, swinging wide open the doors of this little-known brotherhood.
'The PJ Library' Jewish Identity Initiative, Inspired by Dolly Parton Children's Book Gifting Program, Gets $2.5 Million Grant from Gri
A $2.5 Grant from Grinspoon Foundation will enable The PJ Library to expand its reach to 10,000 children by 2008. The highly successful family Jewish identity-building initiative modeled itself after Dolly Parton's Imagination Library children's book gifting program. Philanthropist Harold Grinspoon brought the Imagination Library to Western Massachusetts, then was inspired to adapt the concept to the Jewish Community, to build Jewish identity in young intermarried and unaffiliated Jewish families. The PJ Library mails a year's worth of free-of-charge, brand new, age-appropriate Jewish children's books and music CDs to more than 5,300 children ages six months to six years, operating in over 35 cities and towns nationwid...
Can Jewish Americans Still Have Devout Catholic Friends?
America is dividing again. Jewish Americans are finding it hard to discuss issues with devout Catholics who go with the flow and support the new Pope, Benedict XVI a former Hitler Youth.
Private Schooling Direct to Present Session on Student Recruitment at National Catholic Educational Association Annual Conference
Admissions marketing service firm selected to speak in Indianapolis on the topic of best-of-practice recruiting methods for private PK-12 schools.
Catholic Hierarchy: The Nobiliary Element in the Catholic Church
It seems to me that some of the oldest still surviving hierarchies are those of the nobility, the Church and the military. What is perhaps not commonly known is how they correspond with each other.
"Only Pretty, Young and Healthy, Please" -- Jewish Matchmaking Taken to the Next Level
47% of all marriages involving Jewish persons are interfaith marriages. Is this a blessing or a serious problem? Well, whichever view we take on this issue, the truth is - there is many Jewish singles out there who would very much like to meet a like-minded Jewish soul, but since Jewish matchmaking is not an option for them, they just don't know how.
New Catholic Website, ActiveParishioner.com, Provides Excellent Books and Timely Resources to Connect Faith with Daily Life
New Catholic website, www.ActiveParishioner.com, provides excellent books and timely resources to bridge the gap that can occur between everyday life and the Catholic faith. Topics include decision making, careers, caregiving, parenting, children's books, illness and disability, prayer, forgiveness, grief and mourning, God, miscarriage, science, interfaith/interchurch, and travel. The website meets people where they are and provides the resources to look at life's questions and challenges through the lens of faith.
Hundreds of International Jewish Genealogists to Gather for Major Event
International researchers, experts and archivists will meet July 15-20 in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the never-ending quest for their Jewish roots. The intense learning experience offers more than 100 speakers and over 200 programs from early morning through evening.
President Bush Selects CACH Founder as Special Envoy to the OIC - Sada Cumber to Serve as U.S. Representative to Islamic Conference
CACH Capital Management, LLC, announced today that the firm's founder, Sada Cumber, has been appointed by President George W. Bush to be the Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Mr. Cumber will assume his duties effective March 3, 2008.
Pave the Way Foundation Provides Help to Muslim, Christian and Jewish Mothers in Jerusalem
Pave the Way Foundation (PTWF), a non-sectarian New York based foundation sent gifts to the needy of Jerusalem on the Jewish holiday of Purim. Realizing that the poor mothers have has a clear need for baby formula, diapers and baby toys, Pave the Way Foundation provided gift baskets to the mothers. Poverty in Israel knows no religious boundaries and so PTWF gave these wonderful gift packages to Muslim, Christian and Jewish mothers in need for their babies.
Beauty and Goodness in the Making: Hassan Akmal, M.P.H., Columbia University, a Financial Advisor by Day, Philanthropist by Night, Builds Islamic Inve
The Vigor of Islamic Investing: For decades, investment bankers have educated themselves and their employees about Islamic law, known as shariah, in order to design investment vehicles that can be profitable yet consistent with the values of more than 1 billion Muslims across the world, but few in number on Wallstreet live by them. Now Muslim investors are discovering the potential benefits of investing in shariah-compliant alternatives, Hassan Akmal, an Investment Advisor, is taking the lead.
Lutheran or Catholic Church; Choosing the Religion that is Best for You?
Many cities have large Catholic Church presence and well-established Lutheran Churches too. In choosing which church would be best for you, you will have to do some research.
Pope Benedict XVI's Recent Claims about the Roman Catholic Church Proven False by New Book
Pope Benedict XVI's recent controversial statement not only false but typical of Roman Pontiffs
Outskirts Press Announces Finding Jesus in the Old Testament (the Jewish Scriptures), the Latest Highly-Anticipated Bible - Study Book from AR Author
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Finding Jesus in the Old Testament (the Jewish Scriptures): Discovering the Jewish Roots of Your Faith by Ken Williams, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Bible - Study - Old Testament category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $9.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/FindingJesusintheOldTestament was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.
