PRWeb: Religion Jewish http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Religion Jewish from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Presents L'CHAIM (TO LIFE!): A Musical Celebration Of Eastern European Culture, Sunday, August 9, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Ford Theatre http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2645694.htm Come to a special evening under the stars at the Ford Amphitheare for a high-spirited, entertaining program of Eastern European music and songs on Sunday, August 9 featuring the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony. The program features Wladislaw Szpilman's Piano Concertino, featured in the Academy Award-winning film "The Pianist"; Elliot Finkel's The Fiddler, based on a Shalom Aleichem tale; and more, including a featured appearance by Mike Burstyn, one of the world's most popular Jewish entertainers. Join us as the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony celebrates international efforts to promote the legacy of Yiddish language, culture and history. Visit www.FordTheatres.org or call 323 461-3673 for tickets. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Preservation Project of Jewish Cemetery in Nizhyn, Ukraine Completed Thanks to Special Funding from Mouli Cohen http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2647124.htm Philanthropist Mouli Cohen and his wife Stacy Cohen have provided support for the important Jewish cemetery in Nizhyn which contains the tomb of the the Hasidic master, the second Lubavitcher Rebbe Rabbi Dovber Schneuri. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Mouli Cohen Launches Moulicohen.com, a New Website Covering Business, Philanthropy, Technology, Community and the Arts http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2632484.htm Accomplished investor and entrepreneur Mouli Cohen leverages his years of expertise in business, investing and philanthropy to launch moulicohen.com, a new website covering important topics of the day related to business, philanthropy, technology, community, art and the Jewish world. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> GI JOE: Biography Chronicles the Life of Renowned Gastroenterologist http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2634974.htm "GI Joe," is the biography of Dr. Joseph Kirsner, a 100-year old practicing gastroenterologist who rose from a family of Russian immigrants to become an internationally recognized physician and medical educator. An active faculty member at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, he contributed to the school's prominence. For 20 years, he was also a medical consultant to the King of Morocco and has family. Dr. James Franklin is the author of "GI Joe." (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Odessa's Jewish Orphanage Expands Thanks to US Philanthropist Mouli Cohen http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2632474.htm Launched ten years ago by the local Jewish community, an orphanage in Odessa, Ukraine, has experienced growth and success in recent months thanks to donations by Israeli-born US entrepreneur and philanthropist Mouli Cohen and his wife Stacy Cohen. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2009)

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]]> Mouli Cohen Provides Support for the Development of a New Mivkeh in Dresden http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2630504.htm Philanthropist Mouli Cohen has collaborated with the Jewish community in Dresden, Germany to fund the construction of an important new Mivkeh, a powerful symbol of holiness in the historic city. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Mouli Cohen and Stacy Cohen Support Allows Collel in Heborn to Expand http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2630984.htm Due directly to support from philanthropist Mouli Cohen and his wife Stacy Cohen, the educational Hebron Collel (Jewish Academy) is expanding its user base and programs for study (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> The DNA Shoah Project Collaborates with Hewlett-Packard 'Innovations in Education' Grantee http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2597784.htm The University of Arizona's DNA Shoah Project will provide laboratory facilities and expertise to students participating in Palo Verde High School's Annealing Project, an interdisciplinary approach to teaching diversity and human identity. Tucson Unified School District's Palo Verde High Magnet School was one of only 25 schools in the United States to receive a grant from HP's 'Innovations in Education" program, designed to raise student achievement in math and science and increase awareness in high-tech college and career opportunities. The award brings $265,000 of technology, cash and professional services to the school and gives students the opportunity to experience state-of-the-art laboratory practices in the workplace. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Empire Kosher Poultry Announces New Production Line - More than Doubles Weekly Chicken Capacity http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2606634.htm Empire Kosher Poultry Announces New Production Line - More than Doubles Weekly Chicken Capacity (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> Work-at-Home Mom and Web Entrepreneur Celebrates 2 Years of Selling Handmade Judaica Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/Judaica-online/Jewish-Gifts/prweb2592894.htm Work-at-home-mom of three young boys finds success in e-commerce website and celebrates the 2nd anniversary of www.JewishGiftPlace.com. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> "We're Not Kidding: A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar" to Release this Fall http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009BarryPolisar/7JUNO/prweb2589964.htm Barry Louis Polisar (http://www.barrylou.com/) achieved "overnight" success and fame in 2008 when his 30 year old song "All I Want is You" was featured in the opening credits of the film JUNO (http://www.barrylou.com/juno.html). Now indie musicians from around the world are coming together on a two-CD album, "We're Not Kidding: A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar," to be released this fall. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> ChemArt Expands Judaic Heritage Collection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2583214.htm ChemArt continues to celebrate the great tradition and heritage of the Jewish culture with the expansion of the Judaic Heritage Collection. These keepsakes resonate with this great culture by blending the craftsmanship of ChemArt's artisans with the symbolism deeply rooted in the customs and symbols of Judaism. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2009)

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]]> Rob Hamic Trained His 5000th Student this Week - Training Locally, Nationally and Internationally Expert Witness, Guns, Self Defense, Knives, Taser http://www.prweb.com/releases/rob/hamic/prweb2570064.htm Robb Hamic is the managing principal of Summit Self Defense, based in Austin with multiple locations across the United States and just reached the milestone of training 5000 students this week. Mr. Hamic provides a wide range of instruction and training to women, men, military and law enforcement; locally nationally and internationally through on-site training, seminars and guest instruction. Mr. Hamic also gives news media interviews in all use of force situations as he is an instructor in almost all law enforcement operations topics. Robert is a expert witness. (PRWeb Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> You Never Know, A New Title by Robert Newman, is Now Available http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565554.htm "You Never Know," a heartwarming book based on the lives of three Jewish families, is available. Set in the 20th century, the dramatic changes that occurred are reflected in the hopes and dreams of the characters as they move from childhood to old age and deal with fateful choices and their consequences. The soft cover book is 232 pages, ISBN # 978-1-4363-9064-7, for $19.99; the hard cover book, ISBN # 978-1-4363-9064-4, is available for $29.99. Review copies are available for qualifying press by calling Visions Media at 917-734-1523. It can be ordered by calling or faxing 212-529-4029 and through amazon.com, borders.com and barnesandnoble.com. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> AFFI Will Hold First Ever Israel Leadership Summit in the fall of 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2567474.htm The Alliance For the Future of Israel (AFFI) will hold a first ever leadership summit with a unique opportunity for participants from across the United States to travel throughout Israel and hear from Israel's top leaders and experts. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> GalleryJudaica.com Launches New Website Design With Expanded Selection of Jewish Wedding Ketubahs and Contemporary Jewish Art http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2554114.htm GalleryJudaica.com, the Jewish art webstore and information resource, has launched its new website design. The completely upgraded site features a broad inventory of Jewish wedding art pieces, including an expanded selection of ketubahs, tallits, and wedding glass mezuzahs. The site's centerpiece, The Etched Glass Ketubah by Rummel and Everitt, represents a reimagining of contemporary Judaica. (PRWeb Jun 22, 2009)

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]]> A Jew Traveling in the Islamic World http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2558364.htm Arab publishers are seeking rights to "The Marco Polo Odyssey" the story of a Jew who became the first to follow Marco Polo through the predominately Islamic nations of Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Western China as a means to enhance the image of the worldwide Islamic community. (PRWeb Jun 22, 2009)

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]]> Church Signs Fill Advertising Gap for Cash-Strapped Churches reports EZSignsOnline.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/churchsigns/signs/prweb2546564.htm More and more congregations are relying on Market Street Church Signs with changeable copy to advertise their services and events. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to advertise, because each time they need to advertise or promote a new church event, they can use the same sign. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

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]]> Ford Austin & Marc Wasserman Present Falling Down: The Movie World Premiere Cash Sweepstakes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2542444.htm Ford Austin & Marc Wasserman Announce the July 25, 2009 World Premiere of the Res Ipsa / Angry Baby Monkey Pictures production of the Ford Austin Film, FALLING DOWN Starring Marc Wasserman. Follow one man's journey and personal struggle to keep his tragic life together. Will he let go and let God? Will he continue FALLING DOWN? Buy your tickets to the World Premiere Screening in Pasadena, California and find out. In honor of the World Premiere, every ticket purchased for the screening automatically enters you into the cash & prizes sweepstakes worth over $3000.00. To enter the sweepstakes visit www.IMFALLINGDOWN.com. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

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]]> Eternity Enterprises' Faith Based Products are a Breath of Fresh Air in a Contemporary World http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2530364.htm Eternity Enterprises, LLC. "God desires all Christians to have an abundant life now on earth and to live their lives more abundantly," affirms Rev. Taylor. "I wanted to give Christians a place to come with resources to help them to enrich and improve their lives." (PRWeb Jun 14, 2009)

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]]> Money Frames LLC Finally Launches Website For Their Retail and Whole Sale Clients http://www.prweb.com/releases/money/cash/prweb2524794.htm MoneyFrames.com now makes buying those monetary greeting card frames easier and more convenient than ever. With demand rising for Money Frames in our retail outlet in Quincy, MA launching an online store to reach a greater audience was the next logical step for us. Money Frames are a unique one of a kind presentation for cash, checks, and gift cards. Now individuals and corporations all over can instantly add an extra personal touch to their monetary gift which once was considered unsentimental by visiting our new website. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2009)

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]]> Einstein Sticks His Tongue Out At Humanity http://www.prweb.com/releases/einstein/autograph/prweb2513774.htm Only Known Signed Photograph of "Albert Einstein Sticking His Tongue Out" Available At Auction (PRWeb Jun 10, 2009)

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]]> Safe Playground to be Built at Politz Hebrew Academy http://www.prweb.com/releases/Keystone_Mercy/Health_Plan/prweb2497404.htm Keystone Mercy Health Plan to Build a New, Safe Playground in Seven Hours for Orthodox Jewish School (PRWeb Jun 5, 2009)

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]]> Hiding Edith by Canadian author Kathy Kacer has won the 2009 Yad Vashem Prize for Children's Holocaust Literature http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2490924.htm Powerful story of young girl hiding from the Nazis in WWII France has won the world's most prestigious prize for Holocaust literature (PRWeb Jun 5, 2009)

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]]> The 3 C's - Cut, Color, and Custom Bridal Jewelry Sets http://www.prweb.com/releases/bridal/jewelry/prweb2492594.htm Showcasing the personality of individual bridesmaids has become a hot trend on the rise, mixing and matching styles to compliment each person's unique qualities. Keeping with this theme, My Wedding Reception Ideas is proud to announce the launch of custom bridal jewelry gift sets. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2009)

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]]> Michael L. Rosenthal Appointed to the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Board of Directors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2469644.htm Michael L. Rosenthal, owner and manager of Rosenthal Memorial Chapel, has recently been appointed to The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) Board of Directors. The Purchase-based HHREC is an interfaith, not-for-profit organization serving Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties to spread knowledge about the Holocaust and its human rights lessons for today. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2009)

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]]> North Carolina Writer Wins Indie Book Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2473394.htm Maureen Sherbondy, a Raleigh, North Carolina poet with two published poetry collections, has been named a winner in the poetry category of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for her book Praying at Coffee Shops. The book was also named a finalist in the regional and religion/non-fiction categories. (PRWeb May 30, 2009)

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]]> Mobile accountability - Covenant Eyes Releases Accountability Software for PDAs, Cell Phones http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2449864.htm Covenant Eyes has released Internet Accountability for Windows Mobile 6 cell phones and PDAs. This is a free addition for Covenant Eyes Members who use their Internet Accountability software, which is already available for Windows and Mac computers. For iPhone fans, Covenant Eyes is testing a new Covenant Eyes Internet browser that brings all the benefits of Internet Accountability to the iPhone. (PRWeb May 23, 2009)

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]]> 12-Year-Old Volunteer Dustin Michels Helps the Humane Society of Boulder Valley Secure A 100% Donated Solar Photovoltaic System http://www.prweb.com/releases/Solar/Donation/prweb2450134.htm At 12 years old, Dustin Michels initiated a project to bring solar energy to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. The Humane Society celebrates its new solar electric system on May 21, 2009 at 4pm at 2323 55th Street in Boulder, Colorado. (PRWeb May 21, 2009)

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]]> Ark of the Covenant Hidden in Australia? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2407964.htm The Ark of the Covenant - or an artefact believed by many to be that sacred relic - was captured by British imperial forces in Ethiopia in 1868, and hidden in Australia between March 1869 and the early 1950s. That's the startling claim made in a new book, an international mystery thriller called The Lion and the Covenant, recently released on Amazon.com. (PRWeb May 13, 2009)

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]]> Find Judaism's Path to a Life of Joy and Peace in 'The Handbook to Jewish Spiritual Renewal' by Rabbi Arthur Segal http://www.prweb.com/releases/rabbi_arthur_segal/jewish_spiritual_renewal/prweb2288344.htm In years of rabbinic counseling, Rabbi Arthur Segal has found that many Jews today have become disconnected from - and uninspired by - Judaism as it has been taught throughout their lives. In 'The Handbook to Jewish Spiritual Renewal: A Path of Transformation for the Modern Jew,' Rabbi Segal reveals the path to a happier, more spiritual life as taught by the Talmud and Torah. Written in his unique, engaging and affable voice, with life examples that we can all relate to, Segal helps modern Jews recapture their Judaism and Spirituality and live a life that is full of joy, freedom and happiness. (PRWeb May 7, 2009)

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]]> Dror and Shlomit Frommer are "Parents of the Year" http://www.prweb.com/releases/Frommer/Award/prweb2397534.htm Cheder Chabad of Monsey honors Dror and Shlomit Frommer, of Livingston, NJ, at its 10th Anniversary celebration, with the "Parents of the Year Award," Sunday evening, May 31, 2009. (PRWeb May 7, 2009)

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]]> Gift of Life to Launch Groundbreaking Fundraising Initiative at Annual Partners for Life Gala http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2387634.htm “I am involved in many good charities, but only one where I actually can see the people whose lives we’ve saved, and that’s Gift of Life.”-- Warren Eisenberg, Gift of Life board member and Co-Founder of Bed Bath & Beyond (PRWeb May 5, 2009)

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]]> Charities Count on Individual Donations as Corporate Donors Disappear http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2390924.htm Inlieuofagift.com offers the party invitations, Guidestar provides the database, Justgive processes the orders. Together they've teamed up for a powerful response to the crisis in charitable donations. Inlieuofagift.com is fast, fun, easy but most importantly free. Inlieuofagift.com was launched December 2008. Originally they listed 5,000 charities and are currently up to 1.8 million. They've been featured on the the Today Show by Kathy Lee Gifford. The company is based in New Canaan, CT. (PRWeb May 5, 2009)

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]]> Poll: Most Israelis Want Israel to Join EU and NATO -Significant Differences Between Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2374694.htm A recent survey of Israelis, commissioned by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's Israel office (KAS) and conducted by KEEVOON Research, revealed strong Israeli Support for the European Union, its leaders and NATO. The deep German-Israeli bond remains strong over the past 2 years and Germany as well as Europe are important to Israelis. Majority of Israelis would like Israel to join the EU and NATO. Israelis support NATO troops in peace-keeping capacity on West Bank. Significant differences of opinion between Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs. (PRWeb May 1, 2009)

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]]> Mamma's Mandel Breads now Available Through on-line Sales Nation-Wide http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2353984.htm Mamma's Mandel has expanded available flavors of their popular mandel bread products whiich are now available nation-wide via their new online store. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2009)

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]]> Cutting Edge Conceptual Artist Creates Madoff Appreciation Artwork Called 'My Hero' http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2370414.htm Madoff Love - When Cutting edge conceptual artist R. Lloyd Ming learned about a large group of people who actually approve of what Bernard Madoff did, he created a controversial work of art called 'My Hero' in response. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2009)

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]]> 2009 LifeServe National Conference: Putting Ministry Into Motion http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2359484.htm Group's Church Volunteer Central and Externally-Focused Network unveil the official name for their jointly-sponsored, 2009 national gathering of ministry leaders. LifeServe National Conference goal is to help churches become internally strong and externally focused. Attendees will learn from industry leaders and through network with other church volunteer leaders to put their ministry into motion. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> Jewish Funeral Directors of America's Charitable Fund Tops $85,000 in Donations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2352454.htm Since its inception, the Charitable Fund of the Jewish Funeral Directors of America (JFDA) has donated over $85,000 to more than 100 needy Jewish and secular organizations in North America. The JFDA is the international association of funeral homes that assists people of the Jewish faith in arranging meaningful funerals according to Jewish tradition. The JFDA and its individual members have a rich history of charitable giving. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and BODYTRAFFIC Present ERNEST BLOCH AND ERIC ZEISL: 50 YEARS LATER http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2348714.htm The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and contemporary dance company BODYTRAFFIC premier a concert celebration honoring famed composers Ernest Bloch and Eric Zeisl whose compositions still continue to thrill concert-goers 50 years after their deaths.One performance only Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 8:00 PM at Wadsworth Theater.This musical spectacular, conducted by the symphony's founder/artistic director Dr. Noreen Green, showcases Ernest Bloch's Suite Modale for Flute and Strings and "Jacob and Rachel," a biblical ballet by Eric Zeisl. The evening spotlights BODYTRAFFIC, a repertory dance ensemble providing Los Angeles with innovative and beautiful dancers from around the globe. For more information, go to www.lajewishsymphony.com (PRWeb Apr 23, 2009)

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