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In God's name: hate is the abomination: rally and march tonight 12/16/10 - New York NY

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The 10th of Tevet is the traditional day of remembrance for victims of violence whose death dates and/or burial places are unknown. Tonight, December 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM a memorial service and rally will be held at Brooklyn's Parade Grounds (adjacent to the Tennis Center across the street from Prospect Park) to remember all victims of violence as well as the recent suicides of gay young adults.

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Meet Jewish authors and artists at King Con, Brooklyn's comic convention - New York NY

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This weekend enthusiasts and creators are gathering at the Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 Fourth Avenue between Union and President Streets in Park Slope, for King Con, the borough's first large comics convention, featuring fifty-plus exhibitors and top talent appearing in readings and panel discussions.

Read the entire examiner.com article and view a slideshow of illustrations and book covers by KingCon writers and illustrators.

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NYC Tu B'av parties Tuesday: music & bowling in Brooklyn or clubbing in Manhattan

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Yesterday was Tisha B'Av, the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. But six days after Tisha B'Av we celebrate Tu B'Av, the Jewish love holiday. Although the holiday starts Sunday evening July 25th and ends Monday night July 26th, two Tu B'Av parties will be held on Tuesday night July 27, 2010, one in Brooklyn and another in Manhattan.

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City secrets: Shacharit Yoga Series, Jewish yoga on the way to work or school

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Readers of this column are aware that Jewish yoga and/or meditation are offered at several venues in New York, usually in the evening (see one of tonight's events in my previous article). Now The Jewish Meditation Center of Brooklyn is offering an opportunity to do Jewish yoga in the morning on the way to work or school.