Jewish Woman Claims Synagogue Violated Her Civil Rights – Legal Reader (blog)
admin | August 16, 2017
A Jewish woman who was 19 weeks pregnant at her wedding is suing a Manhattan congregation.
Police Hunt Man Who Urinated On Philly Synagogue Steps – Forward
richards | August 16, 2017
Police in Philadelphia are asking for the publics help in nabbing a man who urinated on the steps of a local synagogue and made an obscene gesture toward the house of worship.
Down Comes Another Synagogue, Up Go More Condos – Habitat magazine
simmons | August 15, 2017
In yet another blow to historic preservationists, a state Supreme Court judge has cleared the way for demolition of a century-old synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to make way for a new high-rise condominium, DNAinfo reports. The Congregation Shaare Zedek, which has held services in the building since 1923, sent an email to its congregants, saying that after the High Holy Days in September it would "say goodbye to our space," according to a neighbor of the of the 212 West 93rd Street structure. Shaare Zedek joins a growing list of aging buildings synagogues, parking garages, SROs, mom & pop businesses, gas stations that are being razed to feed the citys ravenous appetite for new hotels and high-end apartments.
Man accused of impersonating police officer to get into Woodmere synagogue – News 12 Long Island
richards | August 14, 2017
WOODMERE - A Far Rockaway man accused of impersonating a police officer to try and get into a Woodmere synagogue was arraigned on criminal impersonation charges. Police say Mikhail Mikhaylov was stopped as he tried to get into the Young Israel of Woodmere Saturday morning. According to police, the 28-year-old identified himself as a police officer to a security guard
Cops: Man urinates on synagogue, gives surveillance camera the finger – Philly.com
richards | August 14, 2017
Philadelphia Police Police released this photo of a man who urinated on a synagogue on Sunday, Aug.
Court allows lawsuit over firing of synagogue staffer who was … – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
richards | August 14, 2017
Shearith Israel in Manhattan. (Wikimedia Commons) (JTA) A New York appeals court revived the unlawful termination lawsuit against a synagogue that fired a staffer who became pregnant before her wedding. The ruling by the 2nd U.S
Jazz for the soul: Local synagogue adds jazz to prayer service … – Traverse City Record Eagle
admin | August 14, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY There are few things Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg loves more than Shabbat and smooth jazz, though he admits combining the two is a rare treat.
Newport congregation seeks rehearing in fight over Touro … – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
admin | August 13, 2017
A view inside the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. (Wikimedia Commons) (JTA) The congregation that worships in Americas oldest synagogue building will ask for a rehearing of the case that gave control of its pricey artifacts to the buildings historic trustees. The U.S.
Young Jews find spirituality outside the synagogue – The Jerusalem Post
richards | August 13, 2017
NEW YORK Michelle Reyf isnt really a synagogue-goer. Until recently, the 28-year-old, who works for a Jewish nonprofit, was perfectly happy to get her spiritual fulfillment at Buddhist prayer services and meditation retreats. Synagogue did not appeal to her for a variety of reasons she found the crowd to be older and the atmosphere to be impersonal.
New Era of Spiritual Leadership at Cranford, NJ Synagogue – TAPinto.net
admin | August 12, 2017
Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim (TBEMC), an egalitarian synagogue located in Cranford, New Jersey just introduced a new progressive model of rabbinic leadership at its 100-year-old Jewish community. The organization is welcoming Rabbi Neil Tow and Rabbi Rachel Schwartz as its spiritual leaders. This husband and wife rabbinic duo will work together to lead the congregation from the pulpit in daily and weekly services and innovative programming and education for children and adults
