http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php en lgeldzahler@jewishtimes.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-15T17:27:53+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/berkley_adl_push_back_on_u.s._criticism_of_israel/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/berkley_adl_push_back_on_u.s._criticism_of_israel/#When:16:27:53Z A Republican leader, a Democratic Jewish congresswoman and the Anti-Defamation League pushed back against the Obama administration’s continuing rebukes of Israel for its settlement announcement last week. U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) and the ADL described the State Department’s tough criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an “overreaction”—Berkley said it was an “irresponsible overreaction” and the… News - National 2010-03-15T16:27:53+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/biden_u.s._will_note_israels_missteps/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/biden_u.s._will_note_israels_missteps/#When:16:25:29Z The U.S.-Israel bond is unbreakable, but the United States will keep both sides accountable for their actions, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said. Biden’s address Thursday at Tel Aviv University, intended to have been an expression of friendship, was altered in part by Israel’s announcement that it planned to build 1,600 new housing units in disputed eastern Jerusalem.… News - Israel 2010-03-15T16:25:29+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/hamas_frees_british_journalist_held_in_gaza/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/hamas_frees_british_journalist_held_in_gaza/#When:16:24:20Z A British journalist held in Gaza for nearly a month was released. Paul Martin, a freelance journalist and filmmaker, was turned over to British officials on Thursday, according to the BBC. Martin, 55, has filed freelance reports for the BBC, Al Jazeera International, CNN and Britain’s Channel 4 News. He was arrested Feb. 14 when he arrived at… News - International 2010-03-15T16:24:20+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/sohmer/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/sohmer/#When:11:03:19Z On March 13, 2010, SHIRLEY F (nee Friedman), beloved mother of Dr. Barbara H. Sohmer and the late (Dr. Stephen R. Max) Bryn Mawr, Pa., Michael J. (Etty) Sohmer of San Diego, Calif., devoted sister of Maish (Jackie) Friedman, Irving (Dr. Barbara) Friedman, Kenneth (Arlene) Friedman. Loving grandmother of Dr. Paula Max-Wright, Josh Sohmer, Jonathan Max-Sohmer, Dr. Nathan… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T11:03:19+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/schwartz16/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/schwartz16/#When:11:01:16Z On March 12, 2010, JOEL, loving husband of Harriet Schwartz (nee Seidman), beloved father of Tracey Franz and Randy Schwartz, dear father-in-law of Robert Franz, beloved brother-in-law of Meredith and Donald Seidman. Devoted grandfather of Caylie Franz and Aaron Franz, dear friend of Robin Coarts. Funeral services and interment in Mogan Abraham Cemetery - Rosedale, on Sunday, March… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T11:01:16+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/patz1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/patz1/#When:10:58:20Z On March 11, 2010, Dr. ARNALL, of Baltimore, Md., born in Elberton, Ga., husband of Ellen Levy Patz, father of William and Erin, Susan, David and Nancy and Jonathan and Jean, special uncle of Samuel and Martha, Harry and Cheryl and Sarah Anne and Howard. Also survived by many beloved grandchildren and relatives. Services at Sol Levinson &… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:58:20+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/nachlas/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/nachlas/#When:10:55:20Z On March 12, 2010, Dr. MARVIN M., beloved husband of the late Barbara Nachlas (nee Anthony), devoted father of Dr. Joel A. and Beverly Nachlas of Blacksburg, Va., Eric W. and Rivkah Nachlas of Oak Park, Mich., Marsha A. and Dr. Sheldon Freed of Owings Mills, Md., Paul E. and Sally Nachlas of Hershey, Pa. and Jesse A.… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:55:20+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/macklin1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/macklin1/#When:10:51:59Z On March 12, 2010, HELEN (nee Schlossenberg), beloved wife of Dr. Stanley Macklin, beloved mother of Mindy Macklin Foster of Silver Spring, Md. and Rodd Jeffrey Macklin of Chevy Chase, Md., devoted mother-in-law of Joel Foster and Jodi Macklin, devoted sister of Myra Greenberg of Baltimore, Md. Loving grandmother of Lily Foster, Oliver, Janie, Cooper and Luke Macklin.… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:51:59+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/kramer8/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/kramer8/#When:10:50:37Z On Friday, March 12, 2010, BETTY MAE, of N. Bethesda, Md., beloved wife of the Honorable Sidney Kramer, devoted mother of Miriam (Steve) Dubin, State Senator Rona Kramer and State Delegate Benjamin Kramer, loving sister of Edward (Lynn) Kerman and Iris Kerman. Adoring grandmother of Marla Dubin, Melanie (David) Augustin, Rebecca (Jesse) Richa, Dayna Kramer, Ike Kramer, Tori… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:50:37+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/ismart/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/ismart/#When:10:47:54Z On March 12, 2010, MARILYN (nee Polansky), beloved wife of Morris Ismart, loving mother of Dane and Carolyn Ismart of Orlando, Fla., Jacqueline and Bruce Hillman of Sykesville, Md., Glenn and Doreen Ismart of Germantown, Md., loving sister of the late Helen Kreshtool, Max Polansky, Hyman Polansky and Joseph Polansky. Adored grandmother of Seth Ismart, Thad Ismart, Alyssa… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:47:54+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/gorelik/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/gorelik/#When:10:45:23Z On March 12, 2010, FAINA (nee Tserulnikova), beloved wife of the late Izya Gorelik, devoted mother of Simon and Nellye Gorelik of Owings Mills, Md. and Lana Rozetti of Baltimore, Md., loving sister of Yosef Tserulnikov and the late Semyon Tserulnikov and Eli Tserulnikov. Adored grandmother of Jason Gorelik and Michelle Rozetti. Services at Sol Levinson & Bros.… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:45:23+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/goldstein15/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/goldstein15/#When:10:43:33Z On March 13, 2010, GLADYS (nee Hack), beloved wife of the late Dr. Edward H. Goldstein, loving mother of the late Dr. William Goldstein, devoted mother-in-law of Karin Goldstein, beloved sister of the late Homer and Ernest Hack. Loving grandmother of Lauren and Matthew Goldstein, loving friend of Norma and Joel Cohen. Services at Sol Levinson & Bros.… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:43:33+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/davidov3/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/davidov3/#When:10:41:22Z On March 12, 2010, MARVIN, beloved husband of the late Vivian Davidov (nee Schoen), loving father of Susan Bickoff of New Jersey, Sally Diamond Owings Mills, Md. and Sandra English of Pikesville, Md., devoted father-in-law of Willie Bickoff and Rick Diamond. Loving grandfather of Erika and Adam Bickoff, Joanna and Matthew Diamond, Samuel and Allison English. Funeral services… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:41:22+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/beissinger/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/beissinger/#When:10:33:38Z On March 13, 2010, ERIC M., beloved husband of Claire Beissinger (nee Fischer), devoted son of the late Edith and Dr. Hugo Beissinger, brother of the late Dr. Heinz Beissinger, dear brother-in-law of Hannah Kurland and Jerome Fischer, loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Services at Sol Levinson & Bros. Inc. on Tuesday, March 16, at 10… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-15T10:33:38+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/new_documentary_taps_the_legacy_of_a_nazi_filmmaker/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/new_documentary_taps_the_legacy_of_a_nazi_filmmaker/#When:12:00:41Z In 1939, Joseph Goebbels commissioned his favorite film director, Veit Harlan, to make an entertainment suitable for wartime. The result was “Jew Süss,” a historical drama about the Jewish banker Joseph Süss Oppenheimer, who was hanged in 1738 on charges of treason against a German duchy. The choice of subject matter was a retort to a British anti-Nazi… News - International 2010-03-14T12:00:41+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/u.s._anti-semitism_envoy_wants_to_recruit_non-jews/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/u.s._anti-semitism_envoy_wants_to_recruit_non-jews/#When:12:00:33Z President Obama’s special envoy on anti-Semitism wants to recruit non-Jews to make her case. Hannah Rosenthal outlined her goals in her new role during a recent address in Dallas to the annual plenum of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the public policy umbrella she once led as president. To combat anti-Semitism, the Jewish people need more non-Jews… News - National 2010-03-14T12:00:33+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/helping_jewish_julietsdump_their_arab_romeos/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/helping_jewish_julietsdump_their_arab_romeos/#When:12:00:00Z The Tel Aviv municipality has launched a program to help Jewish girls get out of relationships with Arab boys, Ma’ariv reported. The municipal finance committee allocated about $66,000 to “an aid program for immigrant girls at risk” run by the Tel Aviv Municipality, the Absorption Ministry and the World Congress of Bukharan Jews, according to an article in… News - Israel 2010-03-14T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/germany_boosts_funding_to_holocaust_survivors/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/germany_boosts_funding_to_holocaust_survivors/#When:12:00:20Z Germany will nearly double its funding for home health care to aging Holocaust survivors. Annual negotiations between the Claims Conference and the German Ministry of Finance concluded Wednesday with the announcement that Germany will provide some $77 million toward home care and social services this year, up from about $40 million in 2009. The agreement is “a major… News - International 2010-03-13T12:00:20+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/aipac_calls_to_block_u.s._companies_supporting_iran/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/aipac_calls_to_block_u.s._companies_supporting_iran/#When:12:00:14Z The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is calling on the U.S. Congress to take several immediate steps in response to a New York Times report revealing that the federal government has awarded more than $107 billion in grants, contracts and other benefits to foreign and multinational U.S. companies conducting business in Iran. In a rare move, the pro-Israel… News - National 2010-03-13T12:00:14+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/tel_aviv_skyline_set_to_change/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6080.stm/tel_aviv_skyline_set_to_change/#When:12:00:04Z Some Tel Aviv residents are angry that they were not consulted over plans to double the city’s housing capacity by eschewing city blocks lined with low-rise apartment buildings for high-rise blocks. The city last week released a plan, dubbed “T.A./5000,” which recommends lining Tel Aviv’s main streets with apartment buildings up to 14 stories in place of the… News - Israel 2010-03-13T12:00:04+00:00