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Muslims in Norway to form ‘peace ring’ around Oslo synagogue

On: February 18, 2015

(JTA) — Muslims in Norway plan to form what they are calling a “peace ring” around an Oslo synagogue following Sabbath services. More than 800 people have signed up on a Facebook page called Frendens Ring, or Friendship Ring, to participate in the gesture on Saturday. The human ring isContinue Reading

Teens who hang with seniors: We are all better together

By: Federation

On: January 28, 2015

In: J.Teen!, Northwest Jewish Seniors

By Maya Pogrebinsky, Special to the Jewish Sound When was the last time you paid a visit to a resident of an assisted-living center? When was your most recent encounter with an elderly member of the community who wasn’t a relative? A group of about 15 students from Northwest YeshivaContinue Reading