http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php en plevin@jewishtimes.com Copyright 2008 2008-11-21T12:35:48-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/wolff3/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/wolff3/#When:11:35:48Z On November 19, 2008, LILLIAN “LIL” (nee Rudman), devoted wife of Morton Wolff, beloved mother of Robin Gruzs of Washington, Eric Eisenberg and the late Sheri Lamber. Cherished grandmother of Nathan Gruzs. Services at Sol Levinson & Bros. Inc. on Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m. Interment in Hebrew Young Men’s Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Family at… Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:35:48-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/waranch/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/waranch/#When:11:34:56Z On November 20, 2008, JEAN (nee Chasin), devoted wife of the late Theodore M. Waranch, beloved mother of Rick, Jeffrey H. and Judith Waranch, loving mother-in-law of Marilyn and Helene Waranch, loving sister of the late Beatrice Schloss, Mitzi Chasin and Anne Chasin. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Michelle, Samantha and Nicole Waranch. Services at Sol Levinson & Bros.… Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:34:56-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/sternberg/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/sternberg/#When:11:33:56Z On October 31, 2008, CASEY LAUREN, beloved daughter of Alan and Patricia Sternberg, cherished sister of Matthew Sternberg. Adored granddaughterof Florence Sternberg and the late Harold Sternberg and the late Doris and Robert Meury, dear niece of Rhoda and Stanley Brown, Barry and Joanna Sternberg and Irwin and Mena Sternberg, also survived by many loving cousins and devoted… Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:33:56-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/steiner1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/steiner1/#When:11:32:53Z On November 18, 2008, ROSALIE (nee Weiner), in Batavia, N.Y., formerly of Baltimore, daughter of the late Charles and Belle “Bobbie” Weiner, loving wife of Dr. Stuart Steiner, beloved mother of David and Susan Steiner of Middletown, Conn., Dr. Lisa and Dr. Stuart Rubin of Williamsville, N.Y., Susan Steiner of Rochester, N.Y. and Robyn Steiner of Westchester, N.Y.,… Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:32:53-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/rudick1/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/rudick1/#When:11:30:54Z On November 12, 2008, MIRIAM (nee Sibel), of Boynton Beach, Fla., beloved wife of Martin Rudick, loving mother of Shelley Rudick of Cabin John, Karen Rudick of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Alan Rudick, and Stuart Rudick of Mill Valley, Calif., mother-iin-law of Richard Taft, Gary Tripp, Sherry Rudick and Julie Rudick. Beloved grandmother of Jesse and Marielle Taft and… Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:30:54-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/palees/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/palees/#When:11:29:47Z On November 19, 2008, MISHEL, beloved son of the late Zelda and Solomon Palees, survived by many loving cousins. Funeral services and interment in Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, 3600 E. Baltimore Street, on Friday, November 21, at 1:30 p.m. Contributions to Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave., Baltimore, Md., 21236. Arrangements by Sol Levinson & Bros. Inc. Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:29:47-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/lobe/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/lobe/#When:11:28:41Z On November 19, 2008, H. JOHN, beloved companion of Carol Weis, survived by longtime friend Lynn Lobe. Funeral services and interment in Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown, on Friday, November 21, at 3:30 p.m. Contributions to Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights Ave., 21208 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Sol Levinson & Bros. Inc. Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:28:41-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/hormats/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/hormats/#When:11:27:42Z On November 19, 2008, LEONARD, beloved husband of the late Selma Hormats (nee Shochet), loving father of Maxine Hormats, Rivka and Yankel Marcus of Pittsburgh, Pa., beloved brother of the late Robert Hormats, Dorothy Dickman and Saul Hormats. Survived by nine loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services and interment in Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown, on Friday,… Milestones - Obituaries 2008-11-21T11:27:42-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/energy_options/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/energy_options/#When:04:00:00Z At a lab in Rehovot, the man who developed the Arrow missile is consumed with his next mission: making Israel energy independent by using cheap solar power. “The issue of energy is the greatest danger to Israel because in 30 years there will be no energy means, no oil and no gas, and the use of coal… SourceBook 2008-11-21T04:00:00-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/kirk2/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/kirk2/#When:03:00:57Z Brandon and Shari (nee Weisman) are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Shelby Morgan, on March 4, 2008. Shelby’s Hebrew name is Shalva Miriam in loving memory of her paternal great-grandfather, Sol Kirk, and maternal great-grandmother, Mary Weisman. Proud grandparents are Marilyn and Bernie Weisman and Barbara Kirk and Mitchell Kirk. Happy great-grandmother is Gerry Kirk. Milestones - Births/Adoptions 2008-11-21T03:00:57-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/who_is_a_rabbi/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/who_is_a_rabbi/#When:03:00:55Z Here we go again. The ever-appearing controversy labeled “Who is a Jew?” –– and sometimes “Who is a Rabbi?” –– is back for a return engagement, and American Jewish leadership is jumping into the fray. So pay attention because in recent decades, it has literally ended Israeli governments, created substantial tensions among American Jews and, most tragically, left… Opinion - Editor's Note 2008-11-21T03:00:55-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/sick_of_it/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/sick_of_it/#When:03:00:53Z In response to Michael and Michele Caplan’s Nov. 14 on-line letter, Rivkah Lambert Adler’s “Torah” Commentary was irresponsible and your response to my letter was ludicrous. Who would trust you to defend this country if you stated that it wasn’t yours, that you really didn’t belong here, that you were guests whose hosts had the right to throw… Letters to Editor 2008-11-21T03:00:53-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/icon_of_evil_hitlers_mufti_and_the_rise_of_radical_islam/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/icon_of_evil_hitlers_mufti_and_the_rise_of_radical_islam/#When:03:00:52Z David G. Dalin and John F. Rothmann’s book “Icon of Evil” is an incredible history book that reads almost like a novel. The book details the relationship between Adolf Hitler and the mufti, Haj Amin al-Husseini, and also traces the mufti’s life and negative influence on politics. Al-Husseini was appointed mufti of Jerusalem by the British in 1921.… Book Reviews 2008-11-21T03:00:52-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/rosenepstein/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/rosenepstein/#When:03:00:43Z Sheila Rosen of Pikesville is happy to announce the engagement of her daughter, Stephanie Renee, to Dr. Andrew Saul Epstein, son of Dr. Heywood Y. Epstein of New Hyde Park, N.Y. and Peggy Sturman Gordon of New York City. Andrew is the stepson of Patricia A. Epstein and Marvin N. Gordon. Stephanie is the daughter of the late… Milestones - Engagements 2008-11-21T03:00:43-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/proud_idf_friends/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/proud_idf_friends/#When:03:00:41Z Thank you for the JEWISH TIMES coverage of the arrival of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) to Baltimore. We are excited and proud about joining the FIDF family as the 11th regional chapter in the United States. But I think it is important to acknowledge Laurie and Michael Schwartz for leading the way in bringing… Letters to Editor 2008-11-21T03:00:41-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/kosher_enough/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/kosher_enough/#When:03:00:41Z Soon after I did a vodka shot poured from a $3,000 Fabergé egg-style bottle, I found myself sitting on a life-size ceramic donkey while drinking Argentine tea. What? Some crazy college memory? Trust me, Haverford College was not that wild. This happened last week at New York’s annual KosherFest. I didn’t even know there was such a thing,… Opinion - Comment 2008-11-21T03:00:41-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/scherr3/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/scherr3/#When:03:00:38Z Robby and Rose Scherr celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 7, 2008. They will celebrate with family and friends with a Sunday brunch in December. Robby and Rose are the loving parents of Judy and Bob Cohen and Arlene Reedy, and have five grandchildren: Melisa and Andy Hoffman, Emily Cohen, Danny Cohen and Jessica Reedy. Milestones - Weddings/Anniversaries 2008-11-21T03:00:38-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/himmellittman/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/himmellittman/#When:03:00:35Z Susan and Ira Himmel of Pikesville are happy to announce the engagement of Marci Ann Himmel to Neal Todd Littman, son of Shirley and Irving Littman of Lutherville. Marci graduated from the University of Hartford with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and received a master’s in social work from the University of Maryland. She is a program coordinator… Milestones - Engagements 2008-11-21T03:00:35-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/timely_article/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/timely_article/#When:03:00:32Z Thanks to the JEWISH TIMES for the story “Too Much, Too Soon,” (November 14), bringing needed attention to the timely and important topic of teens and sexuality in today’s society. Rochelle Eisenberg pointed out that many parents find it challenging or uncomfortable to raise these issues with their children. Jewish Community Services professionals, several of whom participated in… Letters to Editor 2008-11-21T03:00:32-05:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/muserfeldman/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/opinion/3432.stm/muserfeldman/#When:03:00:31Z Rabbi and Mrs. Chona (nee Arthur) Muser of University City, Mo. and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Feldman of Silver Spring are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Chanie Muser and Dovid Feldman. Chanie studied at Maalot in Israel and received a B.A. degree from Thomas Edison College. She is a third grade teacher. Dovid studied at… Milestones - Engagements 2008-11-21T03:00:31-05:00