http://jta.org/news/ en moster@jta.org Copyright 2010 2010-02-09T20:45:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/09/1010549/bernard-lander-founder-of-touro-college-dies-at-94 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/09/1010549/bernard-lander-founder-of-touro-college-dies-at-94#When:19:02:00Z Rabbi Dr. Bernard Lander, the founder and president of Touro College, has died. Breaking News, Jewish Life 2010-02-09T19:02:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/09/1010531/jewish-muslim-study-course-grounds-interfaith-dialogue-in-sacred-text Sue Fishkoff http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/09/1010531/jewish-muslim-study-course-grounds-interfaith-dialogue-in-sacred-text#When:04:03:00Z In the latest sign that the field of Jewish-Muslim dialogue and engagement is growing fast, a new nine-week course in Berkeley, Calif., introduces students of both faiths to the methodologies and foundational content of the Koran, Torah and Talmud. Frontpage Lead Image, Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2010-02-09T04:03:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/08/1010464/a-valentine-for-jews-return-to-sender Edmon J. Rodman http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/08/1010464/a-valentine-for-jews-return-to-sender#When:19:05:00Z Jews -- because of their looks, humor or good character -- are attracting "the other." Should they accept their Valentines? Jewish Life 2010-02-08T19:05:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/04/1010472/edelstein-calls-for-diaspora-relations-task-force http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/04/1010472/edelstein-calls-for-diaspora-relations-task-force#When:14:32:00Z Israel's minister of Diaspora affairs proposed a government-level task force to address a crisis he says is brewing between Israel and the Diaspora over pluralism. Breaking News, Jewish Life 2010-02-04T14:32:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/02/1010435/book-provides-a-guide-for-teens-on-building-better-relationships Suzanne Kurtz http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/02/1010435/book-provides-a-guide-for-teens-on-building-better-relationships#When:14:32:01Z Recognizing a need, Jewish Women International and United Synagogue Youth collaborated on a comprehensive source book to help educate Jewish teenagers on the importance of developing healthy relationships. Frontpage Sub Headline, Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2010-02-02T14:32:01-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/01/1010424/vancouver-jews-gearing-up-for-the-games Ben Harris http://jta.org/news/article/2010/02/01/1010424/vancouver-jews-gearing-up-for-the-games#When:17:50:00Z With an exhibit on the 1936 Olympics, a prominent torch relayer and even an official rabbi for the Winter Games, Vancouver's Jewish community is preparing for the Olympics. Frontpage Lead Image, Jewish Life, Sub Headline, Arts & Culture 2010-02-01T17:50:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/29/1010397/haiti-journal-volunteering-on-my-own Lior Etziony http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/29/1010397/haiti-journal-volunteering-on-my-own#When:16:57:00Z A New York filmmaker who went to Haiti after the earthquake with his physician friend shares the story of their efforts to help in the rescue and relief operation in Port-au-Prince. Frontpage Lead Image, Jewish Life, Sub Headline, World 2010-01-29T16:57:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/28/1010387/for-mengele-survivor-eva-kor-forgiveness-is-freedom Toby Axelrod http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/28/1010387/for-mengele-survivor-eva-kor-forgiveness-is-freedom#When:15:47:00Z On the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Mengele survivor Eva Kor led a group of students on a tour of the former concentration camp and talked about forgiveness. Frontpage Lead Image, Jewish Life, World, Sub Headline 2010-01-28T15:47:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/28/1010377/first-federation-joins-jgooders-donor-network http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/28/1010377/first-federation-joins-jgooders-donor-network#When:12:20:00Z The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington became the first U.S. federation to sign on with the JGooders online platform to reach new donors. Breaking News, Jewish Life 2010-01-28T12:20:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/27/1010355/orthodox-woman-to-get-title-of-rabbah http://jta.org/news/article/2010/01/27/1010355/orthodox-woman-to-get-title-of-rabbah#When:15:50:01Z An Orthodox clergywoman will now be known as "rabba" rather than an acronym that had been created on her behalf. Breaking News, Jewish Life 2010-01-27T15:50:01-05:00