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From the JTA Israeli ‘rabbicops’ probed Hundreds of Israeli policemen are believed to be obtaining rabbinical ordination to boost their salaries.Citing Justice Ministry sources, Ha’aretz reported in a weekend expose that as many as 600 policemen have taken courses for the Orthodox clergy so they could receive $430 monthly stipends. According to the newspaper, some…

From the Detroit Jewish News COVER STORY: A New BeginningCongregation revitalizes Wayne County Synagogue Shelli Liebman DorfmanStaff WriterRabbi Jason Miller often heard the same skeptical question when he mentioned Congregation Beit Kodesh. “They’d come back with, ‘Really? There’s a shul in Livonia?’” said Rabbi Miller, who admits driving past and forgetting it was there, too….

Jewsweek called it back in July when they put Jon Stewart on their list of the hottest people and things in Judaism. And I’ve known for years now that Jon Stewart is the funniest talking head on late night TV. So, now the rest of the world has caught up and Newsweek has him gracing…

From the NY TimesMarch 28, 2005 AMSTERDAM JOURNALA Dutch Soccer Riddle: Jewish Regalia Without JewsBy CRAIG S. SMITH AMSTERDAM – Just minutes before a high-stakes soccer game not long ago between this city’s home team, Ajax, and their rivals from the southern city of Eindhoven, a chant built to a roar in the hall packed…

Mazel tov to Jenny Cohn and Brian Schwartz. I officiated at their beautiful wedding last night and then it was off to Elissa’s cousin Hillary Sussman’s Bat Mitzvah party. The party was so much fun and seeing Josh dance with the “big kids” was a treat for the whole family. (c) Rabbi Jason Miller |…

From the New York Times (July 4, 2004) THE WAY WE LIVE NOW Look Who’s Parenting By ANN HULBERT When my seventh grader confided that she loves the ”Moms have changed” ad for the Nissan Quest minivan, which features sporty 30-somethings ready for fun, I think it was her tactful way of letting me know…