Judaism: Facts and Figures – WorldAtlas
admin | August 22, 2022
The scroll of a Torah in a synagogue. Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions and has been practiced for thousands of years in the Middle Eastern "Holy Land" and beyond.
Judaism | My Jewish Learning
admin | August 22, 2022
Judaism is the worlds oldest monotheistic religion.
How Makom Helped This Lakewood Father Separate Dysfunction From Judaism – Jew in the City
admin | August 22, 2022
I am a husband and father living in Lakewood, New Jersey. On the surface, I look like I live a standard religious life, but underneath, Im on a deep journey of spiritual growth, pain and reconnection thanks to Makom. Makom is helping me in a way I could never have imagined
Artist Beth Bourland’s conversion to Judaism in watercolor and collage J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | August 22, 2022
Beth Bourlands path to becoming a Jew began in earnest three years ago, when she started working with Rabbi Yonatan Regev toward her conversion. Regev, then of Oaklands Temple Sinai, mentioned that some people keep a journal of their conversion experience, and Bourland took his words to heart. Rather than record her feelings in writing, the Alameda resident expressed them through art
Is Judaism or any faith tradition inherently conservative? – JNS.org
admin | August 22, 2022
(August 16, 2022 / JNS) If a candidate for high office were to say that they understood that Jewish communal values stressed the importance of the family and always taking steps to protect the family unit, would you consider those words offensive? If they went on to also note that the community was known for believing in the value of hard work and self-starting and setting up your own business, would you consider that to be praise or merely condescension and stereotyping? A community that took pride in their achievements might think it was a bit of a generalization and clearly part of an effort to curry favor.
Dana Bash says her new CNN special on antisemitism is one of the most important things Ive ever done – JTA News – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
admin | August 22, 2022
(JTA) CNNs Dana Bash has what she calls a very, very Jewish response to the question of why shes hosting a special for her network on antisemitism in America. The bad news is there is antisemitism in America, Bash told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. The good news is I work in a place that wants to shine a spotlight on it, and allow for an investigation into what is happening, why its happening and what are the solutions
People, then programs: Building a Jewish community in the nation’s capital – eJewish Philanthropy
admin | August 22, 2022
On a Wednesday night at the end of June, 20 young Jewish adults attended a Washington Nationals game together. Most of the group didnt know each other prior to arriving that evening, and most didnt even care for baseball.
‘We need to create meaning’: Elgin synagogue marks 130 years of change and diversity – Daily Herald
admin | August 22, 2022
Embracing change and diversity has been essential to how one suburban Jewish congregation has managed to stay relevant and thriving for 130 years -- and even grow during the pandemic, its leaders say. Since 1892, Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin has been the beating heart of the Jewish community in the Fox Valley. The synagogue, considered the fourth-oldest Jewish congregation in Illinois, is commemorating its 130th anniversary starting this month with a number of events, including an a cappella performance blending Jewish and secular music this past weekend
Local Jewish music retreat will be ‘a mini university’ J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | August 22, 2022
For years, the East Coast has hosted the best Jewish music retreats, from Let My People Sing! in Falls Village, Connecticut to Hadars Rising Song Intensive in New York City.
Learning that feeds the soul and the toolbox – eJewish Philanthropy
admin | August 22, 2022
Take 1: Those of us who lead professional development (PD) programs for teachers in day schools and supplementary schools have frequently heard (often during a coffee break) one teacher saying to another: We are always expected to give to our students; when do we get to learn just for ourselves? If we talk so much about Torah lishmah, should we not have those opportunities too? Take 2: Those of us who work in adult Jewish education have frequently heard learners say they very much enjoy coming to sessions and they leave with an incredible sense of fulfillment and connection to Judaism
