The synagogue is in the street: On Yom Kippur, Tel Aviv shows another side of itself – Forward
admin | September 29, 2022
People ride bicycles in the middle of carless roadways in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur 2014.
A Long Island synagogues renovations uncover a massive work of art – Forward
admin | September 29, 2022
The sculpture uncovered at the Merrick Jewish Centre in Merrick, New York Photo by Brad Kolodny By Brad KolodnySeptember 22, 2022 The massive mirrored wall in the lobby of the Merrick Jewish Centre struck many in the congregation as outdated. More than 14 feet high from floor to ceiling, and 12 feet wide, it worked for the Long Island synagogue when it was installed about three decades ago.
Synagogues exit pandemic with reflection, determination and hope for the future – Ynetnews
admin | September 29, 2022
The COVID pandemic is over, at least according to U.S. President Joe Biden in his recent declaration. But the past two and a half years have been a time of personal and professional struggle for many, including synagogues where those two worlds more often than not collide.
For the Sin We Have Sinned by Making People Feel Unwelcome at Synagogues – Jewish Exponent
admin | September 29, 2022
Jeff Rubin By Jeff Rubin I have been shocked lately by the number of my friends who have left synagogues because of a pattern of unkind remarks from rabbinic and volunteer leaders. A Jew-by-choice belittled
The tragedy of Jews who can’t stand with Israel – JNS.org
admin | September 29, 2022
(September 29, 2022 / JNS) We stand with Israel. That is the sign in front of my Conservative synagogue and many other synagogues. What could be less controversial
Fellowship in Their Golden Years – International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
admin | September 29, 2022
The Fellowship | September 28, 2022(Photo: FJC/Victor Adjamsky) Rain or shine, through the bitter Eastern European cold and snow, for decades Issac walked through the streets to synagogue early each morning.
Aurora rabbi joins other faith leaders in call for peace and progress – Daily Herald
admin | September 29, 2022
In advance of Rosh Hashanah, the leader of Aurora's only Jewish synagogue joined with other faith leaders to unite for peace and progress in the state's second-largest city. "Bless us all together with peace and well-being," said Rabbi Edward Friedman of Temple B'Nai Israel as he led an InterFaith Unity Prayer joined by leaders of other faiths.
Worshiper stabbed to death outside Dimona synagogue after asking suspect to be quiet – The Times of Israel
admin | September 27, 2022
A man in his 50s was stabbed to death on Saturday following an apparent argument outside a synagogue in the southern city of Dimona.
Paxton Works to Safeguard First Amendment Protections for Religious Group Facing Illegal Discrimination – Texas Attorney General (.gov)
admin | September 27, 2022
Attorney General Paxton has joined an Alabama-led multistate amicus brief in the Atlanta-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, fighting to defend the First Amendment rights of a Jewish synagogue facing unconstitutional discrimination
Date, fast times, meaning behind Yom Kippur and what celebrations involve – iNews
admin | September 27, 2022
Yom Kippur, one of the most sacred dates in the Jewish religious calendar, is soon approaching. The holiday known as the Day of Atonement falls 10 days after Rosh Hashanah, which marks the beginning of the Jewish year. It is a time for Jewish communities around the world to reflect on the past year and ask Gods forgiveness for any sins they have committed.
