admin | November 14, 2021
As we have emerged from dining room tables and prayer sanctuaries of the Jewish High Holy Days, November and Thanksgiving have arrived. One could think that after the 20-plus meals we enjoyed between Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot, Thanksgiving may not be as exciting for us
admin | November 14, 2021
It was a day of faith, family and community last Sunday, as Congregation Ohav Shalom, in Merrick, celebrated the arrival and completion of a new Sefer Torah.
admin | October 22, 2021
Sarah sternly warns her husband, Abraham, about a seething rivalry engulfing his two sons. Ishmaels dangerous influence on Isaac is becoming toxic. Though Abraham is reluctant to abandon his older son, he accedes to Sarahs wish and dispatches Ishmael to the desert.
admin | October 22, 2021
Manoela Carpenedo, a native of Southern Brazil, is an anthropologist and sociologist of religion. Her latest book Becoming Jewish, Believing in Jesus: Judaizing Evangelicals in Brazil (Oxford) analyzes the allure of Jewish history and observance for groups of Christians in South America, where around 8000 Christians across Brazil in a network of Pentecostal churches have adopted Orthodox Jewish customs.
admin | October 22, 2021
Rabbi Strauss addresses religious exemptions As more American employers begin mandating COVID vaccinations for their employees, they are facing an increasing amount of vaccine refusers who base their resistance on religious objections. To be clear: All major religions approve of vaccinations. Some actively encourage them.
admin | October 22, 2021
Judaism loves looking back: Every holiday centers around a significant historical event. Our prayers speak to generational wisdom and promise; memory is a visceral part of Judaism. So why, in this weeks Torah portion, Vayeira, is someone punished for looking back?
admin | October 22, 2021
Next week, thousands around the world will gather in person or online to mark the first anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Dr. Lord Jonathan Sacks (1948-2020).
admin | October 22, 2021
Following the rise of footage depicting the oppressive tactics Israeli settlers use on Palestinians, the phrase Free Palestine started to dominate my social media timeline.
admin | October 22, 2021
Forget the check book or credit card. Next time you make a donation to your favorite Jewish charity, consider doing it with Bitcoin. As cryptocurrencies and blockchain become more and more integrated into mainstream commerce, Jewish nonprofits are now accepting donations made with digital currency.
admin | October 22, 2021
Its more than a free home-cooked meal or a passing cultural experience. For many college students, Shabbat with their Chabad rabbi and rebbetzin is a source of connection and a gateway to other events and classes offered on campus
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