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 A
page devoted to significant dates for our community.
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Zionism Starts to Gain International Respect 71 Years Ago |
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August-29-10 |
Chaim Weizmann informs England that Palestine Jews will fight
in WWII. The Irgun and the Haganah refuse, and opt to continue terrorism against
the British. |
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32 Years Ago President Carter Makes a Bold Move |
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September-05-10 |
On this day in 1978, Presidents Sadat, Begin and Carter begin
peace conference at Camp David, Maryland |
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80 Anniversary of Hebrew Education in NYC |
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September-08-10 |
In 1930 New York City public schools begin teaching Hebrew |
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Rosh Hashanah |
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September-09-10 |
Happy 5771 to our Megillah family and friends all around the
world. May everything in your life taste like it has been dipped in honey |
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38th Anniversary of a TV Breakthrough |
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September-16-10 |
In 1972 First TV series about mixed marriage-Bridgit Loves
Bernie |
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Yom Kippur |
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September-18-10 |
May G-d inscribe you in the Book of Life |
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Sukkot |
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September-23-10 |
The Festival of Sukkot begins on Tishri 15, the fifth day
after Yom Kippur. It is quite a transition, from one of the most solemn holidays
in our year to one of the most joyous |
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24 Years Ago Israel's Actions Confirm it Had Become a Nuclear Power |
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September-30-10 |
In 1986 Mordechai Vanunu, who revealed details of Israel
covert nuclear program to British media, was kidnapped in Rome, Italy.
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53rd Anniversary of Landmark Ruling |
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October-03-10 |
In 1957 Allen Ginsberg's Howl and Other Poems is ruled not
obscene |
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First American Protest Against the Holocaust Held 67 Years Ago |
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October-06-10 |
In 1943, 400 Orthodox rabbis march on Washington from the
Capitol to the White House. The President refuses to see them, but, as a result
of the march, public hearings on rescue are held in the House and Senate |
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We invite
our Megillah family to inform us of any noteworthy events in your
community, JCC, shul, or related activity of interest to our community.
Please submit your notices to this email address
and put "calendar event" in the subject line of your email.
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