University of Tennessee Health Science Center Receives $67,858 Grant from Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund

Ram Mahato, PhD, Alan Kosten, Stephen Behrman, MD, and Jeffrey Goldberg

Ram I. Mahato, PhD, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) received a grant for $67,858 from the Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. Continue reading

Atlanta Lobbies for Israel in Washington

Nineteen Atlanta members of America Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) traveled to Washington, DC, to discuss with their senators and representatives the issues facing Israel today.

Their visit was preceded by a series of tutorials in Atlanta about the challenges facing Israel Continue reading

Categories: Agency Highlight, Columns, Features, Israel Independence, National Scenes | Tags: , ,
Hot Hanukah… for those who love to read and cook

Hot Hanukah… for those who love to read and cook

My shelves are overflowing with this years’ latest cookbooks and more! Take a Sneak peak at 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire, and Change Your Life; ALL ACCESS: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Photography of Ken Regan; Hanukkah Stories: Thoughts on Family, Celebration and Joy; Syd Arthur; Inside the Jewish Bakery; Kosher Revolution: New Techniques and Great Recipes for Unlimited Kosher Cooking; Rose Petal Jam and Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking: Ordinary Ingredients, Extraordinary Meals. Continue reading

Hot Hanukah Finds…that fill the tummy

Hot Hanukah Finds…that fill the tummy

Take your pick from these online treats that are sure to please even the hardest to buy for this Hanukah. There’s even more to choose on their Web sites, so start your holiday shopping soon. Once you get started it will be very hard to choose! Continue reading

Social Action in Action

Basket Stuffers Front: Jane Levine, Jill Bauman, Annie Bauman, Dina Epstein, Helen Benes, Ann Storthz, Ilyssa Fox, Back: Kathy Grundfest, Marilyn Sorrells, Rabbi Gene Levy, Bobbye Levy, Becky Marks, Anna Marks, Phyllis Storthz, Curt Foxx

The Social Action Committee at Temple B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, has their hands in quite a few local community projects, “and I feel we are making a difference,” said chairperson Becky Marks, who coordinates the projects and purchases supplies.

The Thanksgiving Basket Project, which kick-started the Social Action Committee’s work in 2007 with about a dozen baskets, provides a holiday meal to needy high school students and their families. With funds solicited from the congregation, Becky buys everything for the annual volunteer Basket Stuffing at the Temple. Continue reading

Fall Fashion Trends

Photos by Norman Gilbert Photography http://www.photonorm.com

Fall fashion trends will go a long way to define style throughout 2012. So, now is the best time to build your wardrobe and evolve your personal style!

Fall Fashion Trends from Sugar Plum Consignments - Photo: Norman Gilbert Photography

This season’s 70’s fashion remains high on the list of carry-over trends, taking with it the likes of flares and wide-leg pants; while on the tough side, biker and punk follow through to the new season. Among these fashions, these are the top Continue reading

Categories: Columns, Fashion, Features, Main Rotator