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City Council Members Head For Israel

Adam Dickter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:46:31 +0000

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City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is to announce in her State of The City speech today that she'll lead a delegation of Council members on a trip to Israel later this month.

The Good Wife: Is Giselle Bundchen An Aishes Chayil?

Adam Dickter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:08:00 +0000

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"A woman of valor, who can find her?"

Many Jews ask that question every Friday night with the recitation of the song "Aishet Chayil" at the Shabbat table.

One answer to the question: Tom Brady.

The Patriots quarterback may not have walked away with an MVP trophy or a Super Bowl ring after last Sunday's showdown in Indianapolis, but he did get a reminder that he is married to his No. 1 fan.

Bishop-Altshuler: The Rematch

Adam Dickter — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:46:00 +0000

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Now that we've seen the rematch of the Giants-Patriots 2008 Super Bowl, get ready for another high-stakes do-over between closely matched opponents.

GOP upstart Randy Altschuler, who hopes to join Eric Cantor as the second Jewish Republican in the House, is again challenging Democrat Tim Bishop for the seat in Suffolk County's 1st District, which has a long history of oscillating between Democrat and Republican representatives on The Hill.

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Super Bowl Kaddish Conundrum

Adam Dickter — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000

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I have one prediction today that doesn’t have to do with football. At least not directly.

Early mincha minyans, in the 12:30-3:00 range, are bound to be very popular on the East Coast.

With the Giants facing the Patriots in a rematch of the 2008 Super Bowl, who wants to miss out on the pre-game show with a late afternoon/evening minyan?

Potential Good News For Obama On The Jewish Vote?

Adam Dickter — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:04:00 +0000

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In news that will gladden the hearts of Jewish Republicans, the Pew Research Center came out with data today that shows a slide by members of the tribe toward the GOP.

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The Home Stretch

Adam Dickter — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +0000

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As I drove past the local Young Israel this afternoon and saw a parking spot, I instinctively pulled into it, though my destination was elsewhere. Only then did I look at my watch. As it turns out, it was 12:45; time for early mincha.

That's how automatic the process has become in my life after more than 10 months of kaddish for my mother, Sondra, who passed away early last year.

In less than three weeks, it will be over.

A Must-See Film, Especially For Jewish Youth

Adam Dickter — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:29:00 +0000

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The new documentary film, “Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story,” should be required viewing in Jewish schools and camps throughout the country.

You can’t teach Modern Israel and the challenges of Zionism in 80 minutes. But in chronicling the life of the hero of the Entebbe rescue, the film not only manages to offer up one remarkable young man’s ongoing struggle between duty to country and the desire to pursue one’s own dreams, but also a simpler, more unified Israeli society fighting for its basic freedoms and rights.

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A Job For Chris Christie

Adam Dickter — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:10:00 +0000

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New Jersey's Gov. Chris Christie is a tough guy.

The former federal prosecutor is known for blunt talk and quick rejoinders to critics. The other day, up in New Hampshire, Christie had the back of the guy he probably hopes will tap him as vice presidential nominee. When hecklers shouted that Mitt Romney "kills jobs," the former Massachusetts governor politely said that view was unfortunate.

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Swimming With The Polar Bears

Adam Dickter — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:12:00 +0000

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It was a day like any other beach day.

Mortal combat for parking spaces along Surf Avenue. People carrying their gear to the boardwalk. Music in the air and the scent of hot dogs and french fries. Sunshine and balmy temperature.

Santorum, Obama And Appeasement

Adam Dickter — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:37:00 +0000

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It was somewhat jarring this week to see the President of the United States take to his podium to figuratively hold up the head of Osama bin Laden as a political trophy. But that's what Barack Obama felt compelled to do after Republican contenders Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney accused the commander-in-chief of "appeasement" of America's enemies.

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