http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php en lgeldzahler@jewishtimes.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-09T14:30:49+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/foreman_to_defend_title_at_yankee_stadium/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/foreman_to_defend_title_at_yankee_stadium/#When:14:30:49Z Orthodox boxer Yuri Foreman’s first title defense appears to be a go for Yankee Stadium on June 5. A scheduling conflict with a bar mitzvah at the year-old stadium has been worked out, setting the stage for Foreman (28-0) to face former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-2) for the WBA junior middleweight crown, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum… News - National 2010-03-09T14:30:49+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/conversion_bill_nearly_causes_coalition_crisis/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/conversion_bill_nearly_causes_coalition_crisis/#When:14:30:33Z Israeli lawmakers debated a conversion reform bill sponsored by the Yisrael Beiteinu party, averting a coalition crisis for now. In an emergency session of the Knesset Law Committee on Monday morning, members discussed the bill, which would allow municipal rabbis to handle conversions and permit only the president of the High Rabbinic Court to annul a conversion, but… News - Israel 2010-03-09T14:30:33+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/african_tribe_descended_from_jews_dna_tests_show/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/african_tribe_descended_from_jews_dna_tests_show/#When:14:30:11Z DNA tests on the Lemba tribe of central Zimbabwe and northern South Africa show that they are of Jewish or Semitic origin, the BBC reported.   The tribe’s customs are similar to Jewish ones, including male circumcision, ritual animal slaughter, abstaining from eating pork and wearing skull caps. And their oral tradition claims they are descended… News - International 2010-03-09T14:30:11+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/teich/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/teich/#When:12:04:14Z On March 7, 2010, HARRY F., beloved husband of the late Bette Teich (nee Berg), beloved father of Fred (Janice) Teich of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and Ronnie Teich of Westminster, Md. Funeral services and interment in Har Sinai Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road on Wednesday, March 10 at 10 A.M. Contributions to a charity of your choice. In mourning… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-09T12:04:14+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/chelsea_clinton/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/chelsea_clinton/#When:19:46:05Z Will Chelsea Clinton pull an “Ivanka Trump” and join the gefilte fish set? The Jewish world waits with bated breath. Ever since the former First Daughter, now 30, and her Jewish fiance, Marc Mezvinsky, 32, announced their engagement in November, people have speculated about the wedding, which is expected to take place in the summer. (So far, the… Celebrities 2010-03-08T19:46:05+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/heeeres_ronnie/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/heeeres_ronnie/#When:19:45:35Z
]]>Snapping his fingers to the rhythm, charging around the stage like a panther and holding the final note of a Vegas standard, Ron Gartner — with a sneer on his lips and his sweaty tuxedo shirt unbuttoned — summons the zeitgeist of a bygone era. It was a time when Frank, Dino and Sammy were on top of… News - Local 2010-03-08T19:45:35+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/brooke_burke1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/brooke_burke1/#When:18:44:22Z Obviously, the folks at America’s favorite dance show wanted to sex things up a bit. That’s likely why ABC announced this week that gorgeous model Brooke Burke will co-host “Dancing With the Stars” with Tom Bergeron for the show’s 10th season. You’ll recall that Ms. Burke, 38, a mother of four, won “DWTS’s” seventh season with Derek Hough.… Celebrities 2010-03-08T18:44:22+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/n.y._governor_approves_funding_to_fight_orthodox_sex_abuse/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/n.y._governor_approves_funding_to_fight_orthodox_sex_abuse/#When:18:00:32Z New York Gov. David Paterson approved a plan to give $500,000 in state money to help identify and treat sex abuse victims in New York’s Orthodox Jewish community.   Paterson backed the expenditure from the state’s Department of Children and Family Services to set up an organization called Shomrei Yeladim, Hebrew for “guards of the children,”… News - National 2010-03-08T18:00:32+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/temple_mount_reopened_to_worshipers_following_clashes/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/temple_mount_reopened_to_worshipers_following_clashes/#When:18:00:14Z Israeli police lifted restrictions on Muslim worshipers at the Temple Mount two days after Arab youths hurled rocks down on Jews praying at the Western Wall.   Eighteen policemen were wounded last Friday during clashes between police and Arab youths, when about 300 of the Arabs began throwing rocks on the Western Wall plaza following prayers… News - Israel 2010-03-08T18:00:14+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/op-ed_chiles_jews_providing_comfort/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/op-ed_chiles_jews_providing_comfort/#When:18:00:04Z I left Santiago, Chile, with my wife and four children exactly two months before the massive earthquake hit on Feb. 27. My wife and I had founded NCSY in South America (Chile and Argentina) seven years ago while living in Chile. Earthquakes were a topic of conversation in my eight years in Chile. Those who experienced the last… News - International 2010-03-08T18:00:04+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/schleisner/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/schleisner/#When:12:34:26Z On March 1, 2010, RICHARD, beloved brother of Anne Marie Moses of California. Funeral services and interment in Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, 2100 Belair Road on Monday, March 8 at 11 A.M. Contributions to Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, 101 West Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, Md., 21201. Arrangements by Sol Levinson & Bros. Inc.   Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-08T12:34:26+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/pichney/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/pichney/#When:12:32:50Z On Friday, March 5, 2010, CAROLE SACHS, of Silver Spring, Md., beloved wife of Irving J. Pichney, devoted mother of Dr. Lisa Susan (Seth) Pachino, Dr. Ellen Lori (Jeffrey) Smith and Dr. Gary Allen (Margie) Pichney, beloved sister of Stuart Sachs and Doreen Sachs. Cherished grandmother of Danny, Benny, Sarah, Eliana, Shivi, Gavriel, Kyle, Rachel and Joseph. On… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-08T12:32:50+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/lessans2/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/lessans2/#When:12:30:50Z On March 4, 2010, MONROE, beloved husband of the late Bernice R. Lessans (nee Rosofsky), beloved father of Martin (Fran) Lessans of Severna Park, Md., Donald Lessans of Baltimore, Md. and Gary (Barbara) Lessans of Denver, Colo., devoted brother of the late Oscar, Harold and Seymour Lessans. Loving grandfather of Michelle Lessans, Kenneth and Pam Lessans, Stephanie and… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-08T12:30:50+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/lerner3/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/lerner3/#When:12:28:44Z On March 6, 2010, SHIRLEY G. (nee Gaffen), beloved wife of the late Alvin Lerner, loving mother of Paula Rudikoff and Jay and Carla Lerner both of Baltimore. Devoted grandmother of Bari Rudikoff and Gordon Manning, Robin Rudikoff and Ronnen Miller, Rachel Lerner and Erik Dickelman, and David Lerner, cherished great-grandmother of Alex, Hayley, Jamie and Matthias. Funeral… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-08T12:28:44+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/knosen/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/knosen/#When:12:27:52Z On March 3, 2010, LORRAINE (nee Caplan), survived by husband Raymond Knosen, children Daryn Rudo and Bryan Knosen and wife Marci. Grandfather of Harrison and Charles Rudo and Austin Knosen, brother of Bruce Eisenstein and family. Services Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Temple Oheb Shalom at 3 p.m. Shiva Sunday March 7-9 at 2319 Mellow Court, Pikesville noon-7… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-08T12:27:52+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/kabiljo/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/kabiljo/#When:12:22:34Z On March 6, 2010, SHARY (nee Montiljo), Holocaust survivor, beloved wife of the late Leon Kabiljo, loving mother of Sylvia Rothschild of Baltimore, Md. and Linda Cohen of Franklin, Mich., mother-in-law of Irvin Rothschild and Ronald Cohen. Adored grandmother of Marnie and Stephen Kahn, Barbara Epperly, Lauren, Dr. Jaime and Meredith Cohen, loving great-grandmother of Tyler and Dylan… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-08T12:22:34+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/bill_would_honor_miep_gies/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/bill_would_honor_miep_gies/#When:11:00:46Z A bill honoring the life of the woman who hid Anne Frank’s family and salvaged her diary is winding its way through the U.S. House of Representatives.   The non-binding resolution seeking to honor the life of Miep Gies is sponsored by Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Ohio) and has 60 co-sponsors. Gies helped to hide the… News - National 2010-03-07T11:00:46+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/israel_u.s._enhance_air_security_cooperation/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/israel_u.s._enhance_air_security_cooperation/#When:11:00:43Z The United States and Israel will enhance civil aviation security cooperation.   “The real-time exchange of information with our international partners is critical to our efforts to enhance overall global aviation security,” Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security secretary, said in a joint statement Tuesday with her Israeli counterpart, Yisrael Katz. “This agreement will allow the United… News - Israel 2010-03-07T11:00:43+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/long_wait_for_vatican_documents_on_pius/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/long_wait_for_vatican_documents_on_pius/#When:11:00:33Z It could be five years before the Vatican’s secret archives dealing with Pope Pius XII’s reign are fully catalogued and opened to scholars, a Vatican official said. Bishop Sergio Pagano, prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives, made the time estimate Monday when he opened an event in the Canary Islands on the history of the Church, the Catholic… News - International 2010-03-07T11:00:33+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/holocaust_denier_zundel_leaves_prison/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/4507.stm/holocaust_denier_zundel_leaves_prison/#When:13:00:56Z Holocaust denier Ernst Zundel was released from a German prison after serving a five-year sentence.   Zundel, 69, who was released Monday from a prison in Mannheim, was found guilty in 2007 of inciting hatred against Jews and systematically denying the Nazi genocide against the Jews—in 14 specific instances—on his Web site and in a newsletter.… News - International 2010-03-06T13:00:56+00:00