1800-year-old Hebrew stone inscriptions found in ancient Galilee synagogue – Jerusalem Post Israel News
richards | February 21, 2017
The 1,800-year-old inscribed stone..
A proposed real estate development in the historic center of Manchester is pitting two ex-Manchester United soccer … – Tablet Magazine
richards | February 21, 2017
A proposed real estate development in the historic center of Manchester is pitting two ex-Manchester United soccer stars and a Reform synagogue against Englands heritage lobby.
Why Our Synagogue Became A 'Sanctuary Synagogue' – Forward
richards | February 21, 2017
Each Passover, as we gather around Seder tables with glasses of sweet wine and with plates overflowing with charoset, egg and bitter herbs, Jews read the words Arami oved Avi, which translates to My father was a wandering Aramean. Slavery and liberation are personal; we read the story in the first person: The Exodus happened to me. This is personal.
Historic Ogdensburg synagogue being offered for sale – WatertownDailyTimes.com
richards | February 21, 2017
'); //--> OGDENSBURG The historic Anshe Zophen synagogue on Greene Street once one of the most active Jewish houses of worship in the area is now up for sale. The Congregation Anshe Zophen was founded in 1875 but it wasnt until 1924 that the group purchased the former Unitarian Church at 416 Greene St., according to historical archives. For approximately the past seven years, the building has been vacant, according to Dr.
Historic East Village Synagogue to Resume Services After Four-Year Closure – DNAinfo
richards | February 21, 2017
The Adas Yisroel Anshe Meseritz synagogue is located at 415 E. 6th St.
For sale to benefit NJ synagogue: Japanese novelties collected over a lifetime – Philly.com
richards | February 21, 2017
As an 18-year-old Army private in occupied Japan, Mel Spiegel started to amass what grew into an eclectic collection of novelty knickknacks. I just fell in love," he explains, "with the uniqueness of this stuff. Decades later, the Philadelphia native and his wife, Verna, had great fun scouring South Jersey flea markets for hard-to-find Japanese ashtrays, salt-and-pepper shakers, flasks, figurines, and other decorative items of porcelain, china, or bisque
Conway man accused of planning attack at local synagogue in to appear in court Tuesday – WACH.com
richards | February 21, 2017
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WPDE) A Conway man accused of planning an attack on the Temple Emanu-El synagogue in Myrtle Beach is scheduled to appear in federal court in Florence Tuesday afternoon. Benjamin McDowell, 29, is scheduled for a preliminary and detention hearing. 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson says that's where McDowell should enter a plea and his bond, if any, will be determined.
VIDEO: PM Netanyahu Visits Singapore Jewish Community At Maghain Aboth Synagogue – Yeshiva World News
richards | February 21, 2017
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday 24 Shevat, visited the Singapore Jewish community, at the Maghain Aboth synagogue.
Trump: Black History Museum a Tribute to ‘American Heroes’ – Voice of America
simmons | February 21, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington on Tuesday, calling it a beautiful tribute to so many American heroes. The new president read the names of several prominent black figures from American history, saying, I'm deeply proud that we now have a museum that honors the millions of African American men and women who built our national heritage, especially when it comes to faith, culture and the unbreakable American spirit." He pledged to do everything I can to continue that promise of freedom for African Americans and for every American
Amid growing calls for action, Trump addresses JCC threats, anti-Semitism – CBS News
simmons | February 21, 2017
Last Updated Feb 21, 2017 10:23 AM EST Under growing pressure to address threats against the Jewish community following another wave of bomb threats called into Jewish Community Centers around the country Monday, President Trump broke his silence on the issue Tuesday morning. After previously deflecting a number of questions about the apparent rise in anti-Semitic incidents, Mr.
