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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Financial Matters Matter- Educate Yourself
The United States has suffered a financial crisis for the last few years, with trillions of dollars in public debt affecting the lives of every American. Several business figures, some even within our own Jewish community, have not made these … Continue reading
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Egyptians Launch New Campaign for Minimum Wage
Combating ‘Grinding Poverty’ in Egypt by Cam McGrath (cairo) on November 21, 2011 for the Inter Press Service. “Mohamed El-Abyad’s employer has agreed to increase his salary by 20 percent, but the factory worker still cannot afford to send his … Continue reading
Washington Post’s: “Three Ways to Combat Rising Inequality”
Inequality: What’s Missing From the Washington Post Analysis? by Lawrence Summers, Published: November 20, 2011 “There has been a strong and troubling shift in market rewards for a small minority relative to the rewards available to most citizens. A recent Congressional … Continue reading
FesTAVal Pick of the Day: SOUPERGIRL
SOUPERGIRL: It Tastes Just Like Your Bubbie’s Best and Is Delivered Straight to Your Door Are you at the University of Maryland/VA/WASH/MD area? Feeling a little under the weather? Need a little delicious, locally grown, ‘read-able’ ingredients list comfort food? … Continue reading
Green Means Go for California Bicyclists
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Yum. Sacred Chow. A Downtown Manhattan Ethical Treat.
When I walk through the door of Sacred Chow, and look at the Tav HaYosher displayed proudly on the front door, I am always excited and honored to eat there. All vegan, all delicious, and with many gluten and soy-free offerings, … Continue reading
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Women of the Cloth visit Goldman Sachs: Nuns Pressing for Corporate Responsibility
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Reaching the “Last Person”
A Look at India’s Initiative to Reach and Include the Poorest of their Population John Haner writes, “The Aakash is a ray of hope that India can leverage technology to get more of its 220 million students enough tools to … Continue reading
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FesTAVal: Cafe Nana Edition
Cafe Nana Excited to hear back about your college acceptances? Looking for colleges to apply to? In the area and want to eat at a Tav HaYosher certified restaurant? Whatever your reason if you find yourself on Columbia University’s campus, … Continue reading
Definition of Poverty Hurts Poor?
How does our legal definition of poverty affect the poor? http://nyti.ms/ugY0D8