Keynote speaker Rabbi Shmuley Boteach headlines the inaugural Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis. The event presents three prominent distinctions: Professor Elie Wiesel, author of Night, is being honored as a Champion of Jewish Spirit, and Dr. Mehmet Oz is being celebrated as a Champion of Human Life. Read More
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is having a tough enough time with front-runner Mitt Romney surging in the polls prior to the upcoming Florida primary. Now he may also have to contend with pesky questions about a government probe into the overseas business affairs of Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson, who may be the financial savior of Mr. Gingrich’s campaign. Read More
The Wall Street Journal reports that many of the big names usually associated with the tops of donor lists and newly dedicated museum wings are cutting back on their charitable donations this year–including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, David Koch of manufacturing giant Koch Industries, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, and former Read More
