Josh Lipowsky
By Josh Lipowsky
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Breaking News William Rapfogel’s Sudden Fall From Power Stuns Jewish Communal World
(JTA) — The New York Jewish communal world reacted with shock this week to news that William Rapfogel, longtime head of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty and a major player in New York’s Jewish community, had been fired for alleged financial improprieties. The Met Council, which provides a range of services to poor Jewish…
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Food Ron Ben-Israel Is the ‘Sweet Genius’
Cross-posted from JTA As the minutes on the clock tick away, the chefs run about their kitchens furiously trying to complete their Taj Mahal-themed desserts. “What have I got for you now?” booms the thickly accented master pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel as he overlooks the chefs’ workstations. “Another mandatory ingredient — tahini paste!” This is…
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