2015-06-19

Cong. Kol Ami



Rabbi’s classes: Rabbi Bob Judd leads weekly classes on the Torah and Talmud. On Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. to noon, the rabbi presents a discussion of the Torah’s parsha of the week. On Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m., his class focuses on the first tractate of the Babylonian Talmud. For more information, contact the Kol Ami office. Jewish vegetarian talk: On […]

Getting to know you



Eight things about the Triple Crown winner American Pharoah – and his Jewish owner



NEW YORK – On Saturday, June 5, a brawny 3-year-old colt named American Pharoah took to the Belmont Stakes racetrack and became the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. The win has not only rocked the sports world, but is also a triumphant stand for Ahmed Zayat, a Jew from Egypt who has become one of the biggest forces in […]

NPR host draws fire for Sanders’ loyalty question



WASHINGTON (JTA) – Jewish groups demanded an apology from NPR host Diane Rehm for saying that Sen. Bernie Sanders has dual Israeli-American citizenship. “Such a statement is not only factually incorrect, but has no place in such an interview,” the Anti-Defamation League’s national director, Abraham Foxman, said in a letter to National Public Radio. “It is deeply troubling to think […]

Weinman Assisted Living gets clean bill of health from state agency



The Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence at Menorah Manor has received its fifth consecutive deficiency free survey from the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The Weinman Residence was visited by AHCA for its Biennial Licensure Survey in May. The survey comprises a comprehensive review of operations to assess compliance with regulations. AHCA surveyors tour the building, talk to […]

Obituaries



CHARLES ALTER, 90, of Tampa, died May 27. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He graduated from New York University with a degree in accounting. He and his late wife Vivian moved to Tampa in 1952. Survivors include his children; Sally and Bob Schultz and Mitchell Alter; four grandchildren and […]

U.S. Navy names ship for ex-congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords



(JTA) – The U.S. Navy christened a combat ship named after former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, broke a bottle of sparkling wine across the ship’s bow during the naming ceremony June 13 at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, AL. Giffords stepped down from her congressional seat in January […]

Good Stuff!



Mazel tov… to Aaron Tobin of Tampa for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and being honored for that achievement during a meeting of the Tampa City Council last month. City Councilman Harry Cohen presented Tobin with a commendation during the meeting. Tobin’s Eagle Scout project was to organize a group of 20 scouts and adults to remove graffiti and […]

Organizations



Jewish Women International Meet and greet: Jewish Women International of North Pinellas invites new and prospective members to a “Meet and Greet” on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Information will be presented on promoting awareness and prevention of domestic violence. The organization’s mission statement is, “To keep all women and children safe in their homes.” For more information, including […]

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