We No Longer Need Barricades On Obama's Block, Neighboring Synagogue Says – DNAinfo
richards | February 14, 2017
The scene at Greenwood Avenue and Hyde Park Boulevard while Barack Obama was president. K.A.M. Isaiah Israel is in the background
Broward synagogue hosting special events – Sun Sentinel
richards | February 14, 2017
Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El in Plantation is hosting a few events this month that could be of interest to South Floridians. This Reform synagogue, located at 8200 Peters Road, will host Love Shabbat services on Feb.
Rabbi Rosenthal ends a successful 29-year stint at San Carlos synagogue – The San Diego Union-Tribune
richards | February 13, 2017
When life is at its worst, Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal is at his best. The death of a loved one is precisely when youwant to feel more anchored in your culture, with your synagogue family, said Dr.
Man Charged With Hate Crime In Synagogue Vandalism Out On Bond – CBS Local
richards | February 11, 2017
February 11, 2017 10:20 AM Stuart Wright (Credit: Chicago Police) CHICAGO (CBS) A Pilsen man accused of putting swastika stickers on the doors and breaking a window of a synagogue in the Loop last week has been released from the Cook County Jail after he posted bond Friday. Stuart Wright, 31, posted the requisite 10 percent of his $150,000 bail to secure his release on Friday, court records show.
Local synagogue participates in worldwide Jewish program – The Augusta Chronicle
richards | February 11, 2017
On Super Bowl Sunday, the men of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue participated in an annual tradition known as The World Wide Wrap. During the ritual, adults wrap small, leather boxes and straps known as tefillin containing Hebrew scripture on their head and arm in an intricate pattern. It is a beautiful symbol of our connection to God, said Rabbi David Sirull of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue
Northeast Philadelphia Synagogue Is Restored Following Trend Of Vandalism – CBS Local
richards | February 10, 2017
CBS Local Northeast Philadelphia Synagogue Is Restored Following Trend Of Vandalism CBS Local PHILADELPHIA (CBS) A Northeast Philadelphia synagogue that has been the target of several acts of vandalism over the past few months is starting to bounce back. Since December, Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai has been the target of several acts of ...
Why Was This Italian Artist So Interested in Painting Synagogues? – Forward
richards | February 10, 2017
Nearly 275 years after Alessandro Magnascos death, experts still arent sure what to make of his work particularly four paintings of synagogues. Known as il Lissandrino, Magnasco was born 350 years ago Feb. 4th.
Hindu Temple, Previously A Jewish Synagogue, Will Become the First in Rhode Island – World Religion News
richards | February 10, 2017
A former conservative Jewish synagogue in Warwick, Rhode Island, has reportedly been acquired by the Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society (RIHTS). The synagogue, named Temple Am David, is being converted into a Hindu temple, and it will be the first Hindu temple in Rhode Island
$150K bail for Chicago man charged with hate crime in Loop synagogue vandalism – Chicago Tribune
richards | February 9, 2017
A Chicago accountant identified by a tipster as a "white supremacist" was charged with a felony hate crime after his fingerprints were found on swastika stickers placed outside a Loop synagogue last weekend, prosecutors said Thursday. Police executing a search warrant later found racist literature in the Pilsen home of Stuart Wright, 31, who has a swastika tattooed on his back, prosecutors said.
Threats prompt Montgomery synagogue to talk safety – Montgomery Advertiser
richards | February 8, 2017
Alvin Benn, Special to the Advertiser 3:31 p.m. CT Feb
