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Lois Larkey wrote her memoir, “Looking Back, Moving Forward: The View from Beyond Seventy,” to ensure that her children and grandchildren can learn about her experiences.
June 24, 2020, 11:41 am
Lois Larkey chronicles her well-lived life
By Jed Weisberger
Once a frequent traveler for work, Carol Landa began attending Shabbat services at synagogues in various cities, where she said she always felt welcome. Photo by Jennifer Altmann
May 26, 2020, 10:52 am
East Brunswick teacher’s path to Judaism was the road less traveled
Consummate synagogue volunteer recalls how she was drawn to Jewish texts
By Jennifer Altmann
Ezra Rifkin at home. Photo by Johanna Ginsberg
April 14, 2020, 6:56 pm
‘Nothing about us without us!’
Meet Ezra Rifkin, advocate
By Johanna R Ginsberg
Zoe Newman speaking at the March 1 rally opposing expansion of Turtle Back Zoo facilities in West Orange. Photo Courtesy Zoe Newman
March 11, 2020, 11:40 am
Maplewood student helps lead protest of Turtle Back Zoo expansion
Caring for the environment ‘integral’ to her Judaism
By Jed Weisberger
Dean Ross, who founded Shine-A-Light, seated, left, with Red Bank Police Officer Lt. Juan Sardo, surrounded by volunteers, including members of Monmouth Reform Temple and the Red Bank Policemen’s Benevolent Association. Photo courtesy Dean Ross
February 24, 2020, 11:30 am
Dean Ross ‘Shines-A-Light’ to aid immigrant workers
By Debra Rubin
Sue Brown estimates that she’s knitted more than a 100 comfort dolls for children. Photos by Johanna Ginsberg
January 15, 2020, 9:44 am
Knit 1, Doll 2
Knitting comfort dolls is ‘good deed’ of Livingston woman
By Johanna R Ginsberg
Ruth Margolin
January 2, 2020, 11:27 am
Constructing crosswords
Retired Jewish educator mines love of words to pen crossword puzzles
By Jennifer Altmann
Mark Rattner shows off a ball autographed by Sparky Lyle, former Major League player and Somerset Patriots manager, at JNF’s Jewish Heritage Day at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater.
December 4, 2019, 12:10 pm
Morristown attorney makes pitch for Israeli baseball
By Jed Weisberger
Susan Whyman said that in a time “of hatred and division, we can take action and fight for social justice.”
October 16, 2019, 11:04 am
Local woman raises her voice on behalf of immigrants
Passionate activist says Jews ‘cannot be silent’ in welcoming the stranger
By Debra Rubin
Michelle Bobrow, who will receive Essex County CASA’s Star Honoree Award, says, “If we can make children’s lives better, it’s incumbent on us to do what we can.”
October 10, 2019, 11:23 am
Advocate has spent 30 years improving lives
Michelle Bobrow to be honored for supporting foster children
By Jennifer Altmann
Lillian Bressman shortly after her 97th birthday. Photo by Johanna Ginsberg
August 28, 2019, 4:30 pm
Lillian Bressman, a writer who’s comforted by friends sharing the moon
By Johanna R Ginsberg
Alice Greenberg-Sheedy is known for “compassion” in interactions with her Alzheimer and dementia clients and their caregivers. Photos courtesy Alice Greenberg-Sheedy
August 21, 2019, 12:08 pm
Social worker from South Orange keeps eye on the caregivers
By Jed Weisberger
Helen Jacobson of Randolph is the only nurse for Team USA in this summer’s Maccabi Games in Budapest, Hungary. Photo courtesy Helen Jacobson
July 17, 2019, 12:03 pm
Helen Jacobson of Randolph to be nurse for Team USA at Maccabi Games in Hungary
By Jed Weisberger
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