http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php en knewell@jewishtimes.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-17T18:39:24+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/corey_feldman3/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/corey_feldman3/#When:18:39:24Z Corey Feldman says he never, ever gave up on his longtime pal, Corey Haim, who died recently of a suspected accidental drug overdose at age 38. Mr. Feldman did not attend the March 16 funeral for his best friend and former co-star. Mr. Feldman said he skipped the levaya out of respect for Haim’s family, who expressed a… Celebrities 2010-03-17T18:39:24+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/pro-israel_groups_want_sides_to_make_nice/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/pro-israel_groups_want_sides_to_make_nice/#When:13:30:42Z By the time this year’s AIPAC policy conference starts, its organizers—indeed, pretty much the entire Washington village inside a village that calls itself “pro-Israel”—hopes the shouting will be over. That’s because they want to get back to shouting—about Iran and its nuclear threat, and not last week’s contretemps between Israel and the United States over a building start… News - National 2010-03-17T13:30:42+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/knesset_passes_civil_union_bill/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/knesset_passes_civil_union_bill/#When:13:29:33Z Israel’s Knesset passed a civil union bill, although it is expected to help only a small percentage of Israelis who do not want a religious wedding. The bill introduced by the Yisrael Beiteinu party passed its second and third readings during a midnight vote Monday. The lawmakers’ vote was 56-4; lawmakers from the religious Shas and United Torah… News - Israel 2010-03-17T13:29:33+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/opposition_parties_fare_well_in_russian_vote/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/opposition_parties_fare_well_in_russian_vote/#When:13:28:36Z Two political parties with anti-Semitic elements did well in Russian regional elections. The Communist Party led by Gennady Zyuganov received as much as 25 percent of Sunday’s vote in some regional parliaments, and the Liberal-Democratic Party led by Vladimir Zhirinovsky took up to 19 percent in some precincts. Neither party had done as well since the mid-1990s. United… News - International 2010-03-17T13:28:36+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/david_schwimmer1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/david_schwimmer1/#When:13:37:52Z Finally, it seems that David Schwimmer, aka Ross Geller of “Friends” fame, is tying the knot. And Zoe Buckman, 24, a British photographer, appears to be the lucky gal. Mr. Schwimmer, 43, reportedly met Ms. Buckman while he was in London directing the 2007 film “Run Fatboy Run.” This will be the first marriage for both The Schwimm… Celebrities 2010-03-17T13:37:52+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/kramer9/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/kramer9/#When:10:12:56Z On March 16, 2010, PEARL (nee Isaacson), beloved wife of the late Nathan A. Kramer, Morris Gary and Abraham Shaffer, loving mother of Larry H. Kramer, H. Michael Kramer, Roslyn Byus and Arlene Small, loving mother-in-law of Robbyn Kramer, Mary Kramer and Donald Byus. Cherished grandmother of Ian Kramer, Oliver Kramer, Matthew Kramer, Zachary Kramer, Andrew Byus and… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-17T10:12:56+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/in_visit_to_israel_latina_women_see_themselves/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/in_visit_to_israel_latina_women_see_themselves/#When:12:46:45Z For Sindy Benavides, a Hispanic community organizer from Virginia who was visiting Israel last week, the Jewish community is a newfound friend. Three years ago, Benavides said, she had the “frightening” experience of seeing the number of anti-immigration bills introduced in the Virginia House of Representatives triple to 148—a reaction, she said, to the influx of Latino immigrants… News - National 2010-03-16T12:46:45+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/israel_approves_plan_to_reverse_brain_drain/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/israel_approves_plan_to_reverse_brain_drain/#When:12:45:29Z Israel’s Cabinet approved a national plan to reverse Israel’s scientific brain drain. The $350 million plan approved Sunday will create 30 centers for academic excellence to attract scientists who have left Israel to conduct research abroad. “The government views the bringing in from overseas of outstanding Israeli and Jewish scientists and technicians as an important policy tool in… News - Israel 2010-03-16T12:45:29+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/germany_challenging_request_to_open_eichmann_files/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/germany_challenging_request_to_open_eichmann_files/#When:12:44:29Z Germany is challenging a journalist’s request to declassify files pertaining to the 15 years Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann spent as a fugitive. German journalist Gabriele Weber filed a claim with the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig requesting the 4,500 pages of secret documents on Eichmann to be released. A Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig is currently examining… News - International 2010-03-16T12:44:29+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/saltman1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/saltman1/#When:10:23:16Z On March 14, 2010, PHILIP, beloved husband of Lori A. Saltman (nee Kaplan), adored father of Zachariah B., Alumah C. and Sarah R. Saltman, devoted brother of Richard Saltman. Services at Sol Levinson & Bros. Inc. on Monday, March 15, at 1 p.m. Interment in Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery - Randallstown. Contributions to Jewish Caring Network, 122 Slade… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-16T10:23:16+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/saiontz/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/saiontz/#When:10:20:35Z On March 15, 2010, SONDRA “SANDYE” GAIL (nee Barshack), beloved mother of Lori and Jeffrey Ring, Neil Bradley Saiontz and the late Michael B. Saiontz, devoted sister of Irv Barshack, loving sister-in-law of Barbara Barshack, Ed and Jane Saiontz. Cherished grandmother of Mandye Ring and JB Ring, beloved companion of the late William Gardner, also survived by many… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-16T10:20:35+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/peck2/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/peck2/#When:10:17:02Z On March 14, 2010, CHARLES, beloved husband of the late Harriet Peck (nee Chussitt), loving father of Lynda and the late Herbie Alper of Baltimore, Md., Judie Cohen of Ashville, N.C., Joel and Laureen Peck of Baltimore, devoted brother of seven brothers and sisters. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan and Kim Greif, Andy and Ellie Greif, Mitchell and Kelly… Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-16T10:17:02+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/lesser2/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/lesser2/#When:10:13:22Z On March 12, 2010, GERTRUDE V., of Arlington, Va. Graveside service in Ohel Yakov Congregation Cemetery, Baltimore, MD on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 11am. Contributions to the National Zoological Park. Milestones - Obituaries 2010-03-16T10:13:22+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.stm/berkley_adl_push_back_on_u.s._criticism_of_israel/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.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/6412.stm/biden_u.s._will_note_israels_missteps/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.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/6412.stm/hamas_frees_british_journalist_held_in_gaza/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.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/6412.stm/sohmer/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.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/6412.stm/schwartz16/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.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/6412.stm/patz1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.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/6412.stm/nachlas/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6412.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