http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php en plevin@jewishtimes.com Copyright 2009 2009-01-08T18:30:03-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/angster1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/angster1/#When:17:30:03Z The unveiling in loving memory of Jerome Angster will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Beth Tfiloh Cemetery on Windsor Mill Road. Family and friends are invited to attend.  Milestones - Unveilings 2009-01-08T17:30:03-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/mickey_raphael/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/mickey_raphael/#When:13:27:32Z It’s safe to say that probably nobody wants to see Willie Nelson in the buff. Not even his longtime harmonica player and close pal Mickey Raphael. But Mr. Raphael (who may be best known for being alluded to in Adam Sandler’s “The Chanukah Song”) is the producer of “Naked Willie,” a CD of the 75-year-old country star/botanical advocate’s… Celebrities 2009-01-08T13:27:32-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/fensterwald/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/fensterwald/#When:11:22:49Z On January 7, 2009, BELLE (nee Altman), beloved wife of the late Seymour Fensterwald, devoted mother of Gene and Leonard Klein, Neal and Madge Fensterwald of Florida, devoted sister of Adelaide Habel. Loving grandmother of Dr. David and Katherine Klein, Steven Klein, Matthew Klein, Ross Fensterwald and Brooke Fensterwald, loving great-grandmother of Maya Klein. Services at Sol Levinson… Milestones - Obituaries 2009-01-08T11:22:49-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/rockets_still_pounding_israel/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/rockets_still_pounding_israel/#When:04:00:43Z At least 35 rockets shot from Gaza pounded southern Israel as Israel prepared to transfer humanitarian aid to the Palestinians on the second day of its ground operation against Hamas. Long-range Grad rockets struck Beersheba, Yavne, Ashdod and Ashkelon throughout Monday. A Grad missile struck an empty kindergarten in Ashdod, while a Kassam rocket damaged a home… News - Israel 2009-01-08T04:00:43-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/e.u.-israeli_ties_stronger_than_ever/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/e.u.-israeli_ties_stronger_than_ever/#When:04:00:20Z     Despite public disagreements over the need for an immediate cease-fire, Israeli and European officials appear to be forging improved relations on several fronts. European envoys have been rapidly shuttling through Middle Eastern capitals this week, fulfilling their traditional role as the humanitarian caretaker of the Palestinians by pledging $4.6 million in emergency aid. Also,… News - International 2009-01-08T04:00:20-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/with_obama_mostly_silent_on_gaza_dems_move_to_fill_void/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/with_obama_mostly_silent_on_gaza_dems_move_to_fill_void/#When:04:00:08Z Silence, sometimes golden, also may be perceived as yellow. Democrats, increasingly antsy about President-elect Barack Obama’s refusal to weigh in on the Gaza war, are looking for ways to keep Republicans and other Obama critics from making an issue of his silence. Israel launched its operation, aimed at ending Hamas’ capacity to launch rockets from the… News - National 2009-01-08T04:00:08-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/scherer/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/scherer/#When:16:47:55Z On December 22, 2008, LEONA “BUTZY” (nee Levinsohn), loving wife of the late Howard E. Scherer, cherished mother of Patty Poole, Wendy Duncan and husband Ron, stepmother of Howard J. Scherer, dear sister of Beatrice Singer, Jeannette Bazensky and husband David, the late Gertrude Levy, Raymond Levinsohn and Rebecca Resnicoff. Grandmother of Guy M. Shuman Jr., Troy Scherer… Milestones - Obituaries 2009-01-07T16:47:55-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/new_york_rally_for_israel/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/new_york_rally_for_israel/#When:16:02:35Z The Baltimore Zionist District is offering an opportunity for Baltimoreans to participate in a rally for Israel, set for this Sunday, Jan. 11, in New York City in front of the Israeli Consulate. The cost of the bus will be $10 for BZD members, $20 for non-members, and $7 for students. The rally begins at 11 a.m.… News - Local 2009-01-07T16:02:35-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/in_the_trenches/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/in_the_trenches/#When:15:21:53Z Joshua Eastman, 22, was able to talk to the BALTIMORE JEWISH TIMES via cell phone Tuesday night, Jan. 6, Israel-time. He had just returned from operations in Gaza and was, in his words, “looking forward to a hot shower and a warm sleeping bag.” “Thank God, for right now, it’s been pretty slow,” he said. “It’s been pretty… News - Israel 2009-01-07T15:21:53-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/posner1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/posner1/#When:12:35:28Z On January 5, 2009, BEATRICE (nee Tamres), beloved wife of the late Herman Posner, loving mother of Allan and Diane Posner, Sharon and the late Sid Mossovitz, beloved sister of the late Herbert Tamres, Jenny Davis, Miriam Schiff and Morris Tamres, beloved sister-in-law of Gertrude Posner. Loving grandmother of Dr. Sabrina and Michael Levitt, David and Nanien Posner,… Milestones - Obituaries 2009-01-07T12:35:28-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/denial_of_bail_to_rubashkin_fueling_legal_controversy/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/denial_of_bail_to_rubashkin_fueling_legal_controversy/#When:04:00:42Z Nearly from the moment federal immigration agents raided the Agriprocessors kosher meat plant in Postville, Iowa, on May 12, supporters of the company alleged that it was being unfairly singled out by the government and unjustly excoriated in the media. Nearly eight months later, a judge’s denial of bail to the plant’s former manager, Sholom Rubashkin, has drawn… News - National 2009-01-07T04:00:42-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/gaza_the_fridge_in_gilo_and_moral_responsibility/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/gaza_the_fridge_in_gilo_and_moral_responsibility/#When:04:00:42Z For some relief from the misery of Israel’s south and Gaza, here’s a joke from the second intifada: An American Jew at a party in New York tells an Israeli friend, “I’d love to visit, but it’s just too dangerous.” The Israeli protests: “Don’t believe what you see in the papers! Come, come, it’s safer than Brooklyn. Just… News - Israel 2009-01-07T04:00:42-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/how_come/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/how_come/#When:04:00:02Z In the reporting on “Madoffgate,” I couldn’t help but notice one voice missing from the otherwise fine coverage: a quote/comment from nationally known philanthropist (AIPAC, JTA), macher and local-boy-made-good Howard “Tzvi” Friedman. How come? Sam Betancourt Baltimore Letters to Editor 2009-01-07T04:00:02-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/british_anti-war_protesters_turn_toward_gaza/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/british_anti-war_protesters_turn_toward_gaza/#When:04:00:00Z When more than 1 million people marched in central London five years ago to protest against the Iraq wars, it was the biggest demonstration ever seen in the British capital. Now the Stop the War Coalition, the umbrella organization which arranged that demonstration and others against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has taken over the planning of… News - International 2009-01-07T04:00:00-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/ellen_b._gerber/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/ellen_b._gerber/#When:12:41:50Z GERBER , Ellen B. On January 3, 2009 after a long illness, Ellen B. Gerber (nee Nadelman), born May 16, 1935 in Washington DC, married to Melvin Gerber on October 26, 1958 for 50 years and resided in Deerfield Beach, FL. She enjoyed cooking and family dinners, she was also active in charities and temple in… Milestones - Obituaries 2009-01-06T12:41:50-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/lillian_kramer/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/lillian_kramer/#When:12:41:21Z KRAMER , Lillian On January 5, 2009, Lillian Kramer loving sister of the late Manny Kramer, Isadore Kramer, Minnie Kramer, Freida Cohen, and Jean Rothman; cherished aunt of Kay Beser, Hedy Cohen, and Marlene Lerman; also survived by many loving grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services and interment will be held at Hebrew Young Mens Cemetery -… Milestones - Obituaries 2009-01-06T12:41:21-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/edith_bernstein/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/edith_bernstein/#When:12:39:54Z BERNSTEIN , Edith On January 5, 2009, Edith Bernstein (nee Draun); devoted wife of the late Samuel Bernstein; beloved mother of Harvey and Martha Bernstein of Baltimore, Judith and Kemp Miller of Queen Anne; loving sister of Jacqueline Hubberman of Baltimore; cherished grandmother of John Miller and Linda Perlstein; loving great grandmother of Milo Miller. Services at Sol… Milestones - Obituaries 2009-01-06T12:39:54-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/saying_never_again_to_holocaust_movies/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/saying_never_again_to_holocaust_movies/#When:04:00:43Z Like so many other Jews, I have made my contribution toward the multiplication of Holocaust films. On New Year’s Eve 1985, I chose to spend my money at a movie theater watching Part 1 of “Shoah.” A few years later, when asked in the wake of “Schindler’s List” how many more Holocaust films the world needed, I snapped,… News - National 2009-01-06T04:00:43-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/riotous_pro-palestinian_marches_in_paris/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/riotous_pro-palestinian_marches_in_paris/#When:04:00:33Z Deborah, 20, almost didn’t attend a rally in support of Israel the day after a massive pro-Palestinian march turned riotous in the heart of the French capital’s luxury shopping district. “After yesterday, I was two seconds away from not coming. You never know what can happen,” Deborah said on her way Sunday toward the Israeli Embassy, where… News - International 2009-01-06T04:00:33-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/rallying_for_israel/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/6638.stm/rallying_for_israel/#When:04:00:17Z Yom Ashkelon, a show of solidarity and support for the people of southern Israel, is scheduled for this Sunday, Jan. 11, at both Jewish Community Center locations, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. People are asked to bring donations of coloring books, activity books, crayons, markers and games that can be used by Israeli children to occupy their… News - Local 2009-01-06T04:00:17-05:00