More synagogues are getting rid of their mandatory dues – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
admin | May 30, 2017
A view of the KAM Isaiah Israel Synagogue in 2013.
Congregation Beth El selected for Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project – Wicked Local Sudbury
richards | May 26, 2017
SUDBURY Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley is one of nine synagogues in Greater Boston, spanning all movements, selected to become a Congregational Partner of the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project, a collaboration between Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Boston's Jewish Federation, and the Ruderman Family Foundation.
Ancient Barcelona Synagogue Survives Despite Tragic Past The … – Forward
richards | May 26, 2017
The Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona, also called Sinagoga Major de Barcelona in the regions native Catalan, is on Carrer Marlet, a narrow stone road in the citys old Jewish quarter, the Call (a Catalan word from the Latin callis that means narrow streets). Although the site is small, easily accessible and lovingly and openly preserved, its history is affectingly complex
Synagogue replicas a highlight for students at Solon Chabad – Cleveland Jewish News
richards | May 26, 2017
On the last day of the school year for Solon Chabads Hebrew school, students started setting up exhibit tables to show off the work the students put into creating eight replicas of synagogues from around the world. Rabbi Zushe Greenberg said the replica project was another installment of a yearly hands-on project series that the schools older division does at the end of each school year. Last years project focused on what Jewish heroes and a wax museum, where students dressed as a Jewish hero and presented research on the person
Nazareth’s ‘Synagogue Church’ where Jesus may have worshipped as a young man – Deseret News
richards | May 26, 2017
William Hamblin This is the interior of the Synagogue Church where Jesus may have taught.
Florida man negotiating plea deal in plot to bomb Miami-area synagogue – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
richards | May 24, 2017
(JTA) A South Florida man charged with plotting to bomb a Miami-area synagogue and Jewish school is negotiating a plea agreement, his defense attorney said. James Medina, 41, has been negotiating with prosecutors on a proposed guilty plea, The Associated Press reported, citing court papers filed last week.
As Connecticut synagogue prepares to close, congregation looks to the future – New Haven Register
simmons | May 24, 2017
TORRINGTON > > There are a series of plaques on the walls of the Beth El Synagogue on Litchfield Street, each bearing the name of a member of the congregation and their date of death. On the anniversary of their passing, a small light is illuminated next to their name, and they are announced during the next service in remembrance. Some of those lights were shining Tuesday afternoon; but the names are disappearing from the wall
Narberth Foundation Awards $20K To Main Line Jewish School … – Patch.com
admin | May 24, 2017
Patch.com Narberth Foundation Awards $20K To Main Line Jewish School ... Patch.com Narberth-Bala Cynwyd, PA - The Kohelet Foundation in Narberth's grant will help a Jewish school and synagogue draw in more Jewish families to the Main ...
Temple Beth Tzedek details plans for new Amherst synagogue – Buffalo News
admin | May 24, 2017
The merged congregation of Temple Beth Tzedek and B'nai Shalom plans to build a new, 10,210-square-foot synagogue on North Forest Road that will connect to the existing synagogue on the site. The construction will allow Temple Beth Tzedek to move from its longtime Getzville Road home, which the congregation is selling to Northtown Automotive.
Randolph synagogue marks new beginning in Canton – Wicked Local Randolph
richards | May 24, 2017
Jessica Trufant The Patriot Ledger @JTrufant_Ledger In what he called a very Jewish way of telling a story, Rabbi David Grossman began with his congregations bad news leaky roofs, traffic on Route 28 in Randolph and the tough decision to downsize and sell Temple Beth Ams longtime home. That was the bad news, he said. But here we are now
