admin | August 6, 2022
With San Francisco having emerged as the epicenter of Californias monkeypox outbreak with nearly 400 confirmed cases as of Tuesday, the day after the citys state of emergency went into effect local LGBTQ Jewish leaders are stepping to the forefront. One prominent gay San Franciscan, state Sen. Scott Wiener, began urging city leaders early on to declare the state of emergency, saying it would create significant flexibility around testing, contracting for services and administration of vaccinations.
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admin | August 6, 2022
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant fromSinai Memorial Chapel.Denise Amiel AbecassisFeb. 3, 1939July 9, 2022Denise Amiel Abecassis Denise Amiel Abecassis (Dina bat Rachel) passed away on July 9, 2022 at age 83, surrounded and held by her family and friends. Denise was born and raised in Mazagan, Morocco, in 1939, by her parents Abraham and Clara Amiel, and alongside her three siblings, Mesod Amiel, Solange Abecassis (nee Amiel, and Jacques Amiel.
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admin | August 6, 2022
The parents of a toddler. A father of eight and a grandfather to many. A synagogue employee known for her kindness.
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admin | August 6, 2022
Sunbathers, bikers, and boaters were out and about, just like any other day down the Shore except on this recent Sunday, a small procession was making its way from the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Longport to the seawall across the street.
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admin | August 6, 2022
Imagine youre a 17-year-old boy from abroad whose parents have both belief in the value of education and the means to achieve it sufficient means to send you to a private boarding school in the United States for high school as the first step to an American university education. As your senior year approaches, your homeland becomes too dangerous a place for your wealthy parents and siblings to remain, and they, too, come to the United States. But theyre refugees, deprived of their wealth and belongings and the ability to pay college tuition even for a school where youve managed to qualify as an in-state student
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admin | August 6, 2022
The funny thing about diversity is that sometimes it makes things worse. A new study from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU illustrates my point. Patterns in the Introduction and Passage of Restrictive Voting Bills Are Best Explained by Race, published this week, studies the dynamics behind the recent spate of laws designed to make it harder for people of color to vote.
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admin | August 6, 2022
(JTA) Were about tosee a liturgical convergence in the Islamic and Jewish calendars. On Sunday, Jews around the world will fast and mourn on Tisha BAv, a day remembering thedestructionof the Temples inJerusalem
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admin | July 31, 2022
In 2016, I travelled to Parliament House from Melbourne at the invitation of Canberras small Jewish community, stood in front of federal members from across the political spectrum and told them: If my grandparents were standing here now, theyd be crying tears of joy. StateDeputy Opposition Leader David Southwick,Imam Wadood Janud, Catholic Archbishop Peter Comensoli, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman and Opposition LeaderMatthew Guy looking at the Torah scroll at St Kilda Synagogue.Credit:Paul Topol My speech coincided with the festival of Chanukah and culminated in a candle-lighting ceremony symbolising the triumph of light over darkness. For my grandparents, darkness carried a uniquely disturbing meaning.
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admin | July 31, 2022
By Imen Boudali | Raseef22 | This article by Imen Boudali was first published by Raseef22, and is being republished as part of a content-sharing partnership with Global Voices. ( Globalvoices.org ) In May of each year, Tunisia hosts a unique and extraordinary event. The north African country, home to the oldest synagogue in Africa, celebrates and revives its Jewish roots through the pilgrimage of La Ghriba, an event bringing together different religions on the tranquil island of Djerba.
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admin | July 31, 2022
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church holds a contemporary service at 5 p.m.
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