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The article discusses several issues related to the organization B'NAI B'rith International, which provides relief services around the globe. It briefs about the various services provided by the organization along with its reputation and donors, all across the world. It also reflects on pension related issues of the organization and states that the issue is because of some changes in the Pension Protection Act (PPA). It further elaborates on the history and achievements of the organization.

The article offers information on Jerusalem U Survey conducted by Laszlo Strategies LLC. It mentions that the survey found that 45 percent of 18- to 29-year olds attended a day school or yeshiva compared with 24 percent of those 50 and older. It informs that 74 percent of respondents believe Jewish important for them and for 65 percent Judaism is central to life.

The article focuses on a security trip to Israel and Turkey by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and his delegation prior to the February 2013 meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly in Vienna, Austria. It is mentioned that in Israel, Cardin met with President and Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres and Binyamin Netanyahu respectively and had conversation regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

The author reflects on the future of Jewish community on the contect of the Jewish youth organization B'nai B'rith Youth Organization's (BBYO) International Convention. He mentions several appointments made by the BBYO including Sofie Jacobs as International Mazkirah, Michaela Brown as International N'siah and Maya Guthman as International S'ganit. He states that the appointed members in leadership positions arrived early at the convention and planned for the future of the organization.

Recipes for broccoli with panko bread crumbs, apricot soufflé and roast capon with olives.

The article informs that the Wonder Bread products in regions of the U.S. will be back on the shelves with the certification by the social service organization Orthodox Union, as the bakery firm Hostess Brands LLC has emerged from bankruptcy.

The author reflects on a need of developing action and reforms by the U.S. government to avoid tragedies like the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. She says that people cries for reforming gun control and increasing resources for people with mental illness but the government remain unaffected with such issues. She hopes that government may take action on such issues if we create a movement out of sadness, anger and fear.

The author discusses the tradition of naming children. She mentions that the Sephardim name their first child after the paternal grandparents whereas the Askenazi follow the naming tradition in the honor of grandparents who have passed away. She states that all children do not inherit royal families but all babies may be blessed with names that mean family. She also mentions about name of the Prince of Cambridge.

The article discusses the success story of Kav Mashve, founded in 2007 by Israeli businessman Dov Lautmann was created in response to boost studies for university educated Israeli Arabs that were able to find employment suitable to their education and training.

The article stresses the need for parents to begin the habit of reading books to their children as a way to build memories. The author recommends several books for children including "Are You My Mother?," "Good Night Dinosaurs," and "4 Pups and a Worm." She also suggests books by Dave Eggers, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Henry James. PJ Library is offering free books which focus on Judaism.

A personal narrative is presented which focuses on the letter received by the author from her second-grade teacher.

The article informs about the book "The Rules," published in 1955 written by Jewish author that discusses various rules for the author's daughter who she wants to follow by her daughter.

In this article, the author shares how and when parents should lend help to their kids in education and other school activities. She discusses about an essay that she wrote in her college days which reflects her thinking at that time regarding parents' role in life. She also suggests parents not to force their will on their children and to counsel them in selecting their future.

In this article, the author highlights the fear filled in the minds of U.S. parents when their children go to school. She mentions gun violence causing mass killings in schools including Columbia High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School and says that it has rushed a sense of fear in the citizens of the U.S. over the safety of their kids. She further suggests better access to mental-health care and ban of semi automatic weapons possessed by civilians as remedial measures.

The author discusses the cooking, dirty dishes and family with reference to worries of life which change focus with times.

The article announces the resignation of Wayne Firestone as chief executive officer (CEO) of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life effective June 2013.

The author comments on how educational innovation has helped empower young people to create community. She recounts the birth of her daughter Sofie and reflects on how she has found her own Jewish community in her high school youth group. Sofie has volunteered to help with the children's programming. The young people's ownership of their Jewish heritage is discussed.

The author discusses the highlights of the Shark Week 2012 television program she viewed on Discovery Channel. She claims that the message of the program is conservation and preservation of sharks. She explains that the Discovery Channel has been dedicating a week of programming every August since 1987 to sharks. She points out that the overall message is that sharks are endangered and people need to respect these animals.

The author reflects on a letter sent by her son from summer camp that indicated his excitement at getting his desired counselor, gaining more friends and not missing his saxophone. She discusses the option of parents to write letters on paper and through email. She examines the opportunity to take a break from the online world, the challenges of having a virtual presence and detoxification of a child's mind while at camp.