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I Survived the Halle Synagogue Shooting. One Year Later, I Faced My Attacker in Open Court. – Jewish Exponent

| July 31, 2020

By Rabbi Rebecca Blady Across the room sat a man, a murderer, who had tried to kill me and 51 others praying in the Halle Synagogue last Yom Kippur. Responding to question after question from the judge, he espoused the most hateful ideology, showing no shame at his open contempt and cruel rhetoric toward Muslims and Jews, people of Arab and Turkish descent, Black people, women even other white people who didnt support his cause

In Western Europe, a Jewish ‘Community’ is like an expensive members-only club – The Jewish News of Northern California

| July 31, 2020

In the United States, when Jews say they identify as part of the Jewish community, they are saying they belong to a broad cultural and religious framework. They could be referring to the community of Jews in their city, their state, the country at large or the world and it doesnt necessarily mean that they belong to a synagogue

Albany rabbi’s next life chapter will be in Israel – Times Union

| July 31, 2020

ALBANY Rabbi Don Cashman says he never expected to end his 45 years at Albanys Bnai Sholom Reform Congregation as the rabbi of the Temple of Zoom. But the coronavirus pandemic swept America in the months before his long-planned retirement, forcing him to adapt. Nonetheless, the beloved rabbi, who is as well known for his eloquent sermons as he is for his colorful Purim costumes, did not disappoint his congregation as he shared insights about civil unrest and racism during his final sermon on June 26

Temple Menorah is holding indoor, in-person services – The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

| July 31, 2020

Temple Menorah, on Milwaukees north side, has been holding indoor, in-person services for weeks. The minyans are held twice weekly, on Sunday and Thursday mornings. We did a few outdoor services, and when we were given permission by the city of Milwaukee to reenter the building, we moved all the furniture out from the Daily Chapel into the lobby so we could social distance, said Rabbi Gil Ezer Lerer, who leads the shul at 9363 N.

JUF News | Some things stay the same – Jewish United Fund

| July 31, 2020

The date is set, the Torah portion is learned--then the world pauses for a pandemic. What happens to bar and bat mitzvahs planned years in advance?

Now is the time for more women to emerge as leaders – Tallahassee Democrat

| July 31, 2020

Gene Hall(Photo: special to the democrat) Joel 2 foretold a time when God would pour out his Spirit on all flesh: "Your sons and daughters will prophesy." Upon arriving in Philippi, Apostle Paul found no synagogue, but he did find women praying at the river. One of them, Lydia, offered hospitality to Paul and Silas (Acts 16: 14-15).

Build me a sanctuary, and I will dwell in Minecraft – thejewishchronicle.net

| July 31, 2020

I press my palm against the cold, blue iron door and enter the sanctuary. Gliding over the lush red carpet, I reach for my prayer book on the bookshelf.

Mitzvot from the Heart: Henry Rosenblum | Mitzvot From The Heart – St. Louis Jewish Light

| July 31, 2020

Henry Rosenblum followed what is now a family tradition: a bar mitzvah abroad. Henrys eldest brother, Myles, became a bar mitzvah in Jerusalem, joined by extended family on both sides. Then Spencer, the middle son, traveled with his family to Budapest, Vienna and Prague where they visited Jewish sites in each city and ended with a ceremony in the Jubilee Synagogue in Prague

Chabad of Yonkers Hosts Drive Thru BBQ – Yonkers Times

| July 31, 2020

2020 RobertKalfusRabbi Mendy Hurwitz and his wife Rebbetzin Chanie Hurwitz celebrated his 37th birthday with their daughters by serving a BBQ to the community who drove through the Chabad of Yonkers/ Greystone Synagogue Yonkers driveway. By Robert Kalfus Chabad of Yonkers/Greystone Jewish Center Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz celebrates his birthday in July, and for the past decade, has invited the community to enjoy a lavish BBQ at the synagogue at which Yonkers residents, synagogue members, elected officials and those running for office attended, meeting and greeting, and pressing the flesh a practice now known to spread and infectious disease. Safety has become the overriding concern for all gatherings and all social interactions due to the need to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus

This Tisha BAv, the Hagia Sophia teaches us about reclaiming sacred spaces – Forward

| July 31, 2020

Image by Getty Images An aerial view of the Hagia Sophia, empty during coronavirus.


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