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Esther's previous post did a great job describing the uhm... ROIsity? ROIness of the Presidents Conference attended by many ROIers as well as an international cast of dignitaries, world leaders, business persons, authors, aca...
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In the past, we've seen lists of "Top 50 Rabbis" and "Ten To Watch in 2008"; now the New York Jewish Week brings us a list of young leaders worth watching, and ROI is pleased to announce that several of our network members have been named to their list, t...
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Harry Rubenstein, long known as a source of vital information about Israel in general, recently gave birth to Jerusalemite, which will undoubtedly be a source of vital information about Jerusalem's sights, sounds and tastes.
Take for example, their ex...
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The ROI Small Grants have been awarded to aid ROI Network members with their eclectic Jewish projects, and here they are...(more links to come...)
CANADA
Daniel Rattner (Thornhill, Ontario), Revival (film about Hebrew)
Julie Schneiderman (Vancouver...
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This week, heads of state, dignitaries, celebrities, politicians, tech-heads and Jewish leaders from all over the world gathered in Jerusalem at the special invitation of President Shimon Peres, as part of the first-ever President's Conference: Facing Tom...
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Reposted from 60 Bloggers
Living Mythical Lives
by: Yonatan Gordis
My mother’s father, Meyer Cohen, was something of a mythical character in our lives. Born (apparently) in Kiev in 1890, he was already in his 20’s when he immigrated to the Uni...
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The AVI CHAI Foundation has announced that it is allocating up to $1.15 million over the course of the next three years to four individuals and one team of two whom it has selected as the first recipients of The AVI CHAI Fellowship. It won't surprise any ...
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Today, the State of Israel is celebrating its 60th year of independence. Check out this animation of the Israeli Flag - 60 flags for 60 years - from graphic artist, Uir Niv. Click on the flag in the center of the page to view the animation. Happy Atzmau...
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If you're in New York and always wanted to know what the process of laser eye surgery is like, you have a unique 21st Century opportunity to see it in action, as 2006 Charlie/ROI member Michael Findling gets his eyes zapped at Eye Surgery at Park Avenue L...
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As you know, 60bloggers.com, a Jewlicious project, involves the participation of several ROI members. The latest post is by Inbal Freund in honor of Israeli Memorial Day and in memory of loved ones lost, and it's incredibly moving. If you've ever wondered...
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Taglit Birthright Israel's latest YouTube video is a fun-filled romp across the country in celebration of Israel's 60th anniversary on May 8th. Starring Tasha and Dishka, two Israelis from Ramle and early YouTube sensations with their Hey! clip (22 millio...
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In three countries, ROI and CLI are readying for a season of excitement. After a rigorous selection process, 35 projects are receiving ROI Grants (details--including a list of awardees and links to their projects--to come).
As for the Summit, letters ...
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In the above clip, ROIer and PresenTense Magazine Editor & Publisher Ariel Beery speaks of what Israel means to him. Part of the My Hatikva program from Israel60.org, a project from the Conference of Presidents and the Israel Ministry of Tourism. See ...
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Jerusalem, Israel. 10 am, May 1st, 2008
source: jewlicious.com...
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Hear the interview and listen to this 2007 ROI Summit alum rap in Aramaic and Arabaic! Crazy! Is it safe to say Y-Love’s going places? He was interviewed on the US BBC World Service Web site in their “Global Hit” section today:
For today’s ...
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As some of you may know, one of the many jobs I have is as senior editor for PresenTense Magazine (founded by ROIer Ariel Beery, and contributed to by many ROIers past, present and likely future). Our new issue, which is SO new that it's still at the prin...
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While our community still alternately reels and is in denial about the tragic loss of our friend Dave Burnett, the many people whose lives he touched have begun to post some thoughts about Dave and create ways to remember him. (One of the in-person gathe...
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The ROI Team wishes all of our readers, members, and all the amazing 2008 ROI Summit applicants a very happy and meaningful Passover holiday – Chag Sameach.
Announcements regarding the 2008 Summit will begin to be sent out during the intermediate ...
