Slate’s open thread for the week of April 8 – Slate
admin | April 11, 2024
On this day in 1730, the first American synagogue was dedicated on Mill Street in lower Manhattan.
Rituals of Return – My Jewish Learning
admin | April 11, 2024
At the beginning of this weeks Torah portion, we learn that a woman who has recently given birth to a boy is prohibited from entering the sanctuary for 40 days and that twice that long if she gives birth to a girl. What did it feel like to be excluded for so many weeks
The Altneu Synagogue Buys the Thomas Lamont Mansion – Curbed
admin | April 11, 2024
The Thomas Lamont mansion went up for sale last year for the first time since it was built in 1922. Photo: Sothebys There arent a lot of townhouses in New York City like 107 East 70th Street
NexGen Firepit Schmooze, Drinks and Pita/Matzah Making – jewishboston.com
admin | April 11, 2024
Learn to make pita on the firepit and well even try our hands at making matzah! Whats the difference between making pita and making matzah? Come by to find out! Never miss the best stories and events! Get JewishBoston This Week.
A Frozen Pond and a New Way to Experience an Ancient Jewish Ritual in Maine – The New York Times
admin | April 11, 2024
Students from Colby College helped harvest ice from a pond for a new mikvah, or ritual bath, at a synagogue in Waterville. WHY WERE HERE Were exploring how America defines itself one place at a time. When a synagogue in Maine needed water for a ceremonial Jewish bath, it drew on a fitting natural source, with the help of some friends.
S.D. Jewish Institutions to Receive $1.14 Million in State Grants – San Diego Jewish World
admin | April 11, 2024
David Bocarsly SACRAMENTO, California The California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) announced on Wednesday $40 million in awards for the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP).
Hostage family visit the community who have been praying for their uncle every week – The Jewish Chronicle
admin | April 11, 2024
Muswell Hill Synagogue has welcomed the family of their adopted hostage, Michel Nisenbaum. The 59-year-old Brazilian-born Israeli, who was taken captive by Hamas terrorists,was adopted by the shul in February as part of the adopt-a-hostagescheme launched by the Board of Deputies. The community has been sayingprayers for the missing grandfather ever since.
Shaare Shamayim votes to move – Northeast Times
admin | April 11, 2024
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim members voted 152-19 on Sunday to proceed with a sale of the synagogue, 9768 Verree Road in Bustleton.
Rabbi Romain to leave Maidenhead Synagogue after 44 years – The Jewish Chronicle
admin | April 11, 2024
One of Britains best-known rabbis, Dr Jonathan Romain, is to retire from the pulpit in summer after more than 40 years as spiritual leader of Maidenhead Synagogue. The author of 19 books and a regular voice on broadcast media, he will take up his new position as convenor of the Reform Beit Din at the end of July, before he turns 70 the following month
German synagogue attacked with incendiary device – Euronews
admin | April 11, 2024
Antisemitic attacks in Germany and elsewhere have surged since the start of the Israel Hamas war on 7 October. An incendiary device was thrown at a door of a synagogue in northwestern Germany on Friday but caused only minor damage, police said. The incident in the city of Oldenburg happened early Friday afternoon
