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2008 UJC GENERAL ASSEMBLY : Nov 16-19
11/12/2008
The 2008 General Assembly (GA) of the United Jewish Communities/Federations of North America celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary, will take place Nov. 16-19 in Jerusalem.
We, the people of Ruach-Tova, invite you to visit our booth in the Main Hall. Look for the Arison Group Booth!
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Collecting second-hand products for cancer patients
10/26/2008
Managers of Petah Tikva's Sirkin Mall, Israel Cancer Association call on public to bring used goods to shopping center. Items to be sold at end of September in special sale, with all proceeds dedicated to fight against cancer
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Voices with a twist
8/27/2008
‘Enosh' Mental Health Association assists in organizing onstage performances in hopes of introducing new aspects of mental illness, rehabilitation; re-integration into society
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Trash turns into electricity in Jerusalem
5/11/2008
Abu-Dis dump in Jerusalem will supply Methane gas to be turned into energy by fabric factory. Process has three major benefits; less environmental pollution, electrical conservation as well as preventing gas from exploding if leaked
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Israel Prize for exceptional contribution awarded to social groups
4/8/2008
WIZO, Na'amat, Council of Youth Movements and Perach Project just a few of those honored with prize for lifetime achievement, exceptional contribution to the nation in 2008
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Knesset greenlights Lake Kinneret protection bill
4/8/2008
MKs vote in favor of new bill ordering Sea of Galilee beaches be included in environmental protection act alongside Mediterranean, Red Sea coastlines
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45 fatalities a month is unacceptable, says Mofaz
2/28/2008
High number of road accident deaths recorded since beginning of 2008 prompts Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz, National Road Safety Authority to call emergency session; order Highway Police to launch special enforcement program for urban areas
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MDA launches new service for the hearing impaired
2/28/2008
Magen David Adom emergency services set out to help the hearing impaired, introduce new, nationwide service allowing them to text for help in case of emergency
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Government approves new integration plan for Ethiopian community
2/28/2008
New five-year plan to address all aspects of community life, offer assistance for housing, schooling, employment; government allocated NIS 870 million for project. 'We've created a program based on community's real needs,' says Olmert
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Planting the seed
2/11/2008
Ein Yael Open Museum hosts special program for endangered youth, teaching them life skills while combining school work with employment opportunities. 'We teach them to believe that the little seed they planted will grow,' says the project manager
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Knesset passes bill to boost organ donations
2/11/2008
Health Committee, religious authorities reach groundbreaking agreement essentially making organ donations kosher; lifting one of the major obstacles faced by patients' families when pondering issue; 'time of death' bill answers religious, medical, ethical dilemmas, says MK Schneller
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