The Jewish State - November 13, 2009

November 13, 2009:

Rep. Adler offers insights from Afghanistan
After trip, freshman congressman calls for more U.S. troops there
         Jacob Kamaras

New Hillel building one step closer
Demolition begins of old structure at site of future Rutgers Hillel house
         Alexander Traum

'His faith, dedication do not change'
Etz Ahaim celebrates 18 transformative years under Rabbi Bassous
         Jacob Kamaras

Experts decode Abbas' threat of resignation in his speech
         Alexander Traum

Coping with recession, gearing up for Super Sunday
         Jacob Kamaras

Bias, hate crimes focus of Brookdale event
         Jill Huber

Films show far flung Jewish communities
         Alexander Traum

EBJC's Kristallnacht event cites 'hope for a brighter future'
         Sarah Morrison

Edison synagogue gets a long-awaited makeover
         Jacob Kamaras

Opinion & Commentary:
         The best of the worst
         Abbas is our man in Ramallah for a reason; keep it that way
                 Seth Mandel

         Jerusalem football is in the air again
                 Douglas Bloomfield

         Dancing on the ceiling
                 Toby Rosenstrauch

         Buying 'friendships' that never materialize
                 Debbie Israel

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