Jewish and Truly Perplexed: Cantor BB’s Blog – Blogcritics
admin | December 26, 2021
So how did I get here?
Researchers Unearth 2000-Year-Old Synagogue in Mary Magdalene’s Supposed Hometown – Smithsonian
admin | December 20, 2021
The newly discovered synagogue is the second found in the ancient community. University of Haifa and Yoli Schwartz / Israel Antiquities Authority Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old synagogue in the ruins of the ancient Jewish community of Migdalthe supposed birthplace of Mary Magdalene.
As a boy, he found God at the synagogue. Then he discovered classical music – Haaretz
admin | December 20, 2021
STOCKHOLM Jacob Mhlrad used to be a bad student. A very bad student.
Skokie Synagogue Wants To Swap Empty Lot For Piece Of Park To Build New Parking Lot; Some Call It A Land Grab – CBS Chicago
admin | November 30, 2021
SKOKIE, Ill.
How to save a synagogue: Remembering the rededication of a historic temple in Trinidad, Colorado – KUNC
admin | November 30, 2021
Hanukkah began at sundown on Sunday. While Jewish people around the world are celebrating the festival of lights, what many might not know is that the word Hanukkah itself means dedication. As the story goes, the holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem after the ancient temple was destroyed
Stories of a syncretic past from Kolkatas synagogues – The Hindu
admin | November 30, 2021
Among the many stories about Kolkatas synagogues which Jewish scholar Jael Silliman is fond of narrating is one about a plan in 1970s from members of the community to move the magnificent Maghen David synagogue brick by brick out of Kolkata. The drastic plan was thought of as there were not enough people to take care of the synagogues due to the migration of Jews out of Kolkata. However, the Maghen David synagogue, now protected under the Archaeological Survey of India, has survived the ravages of time and still stands as an awe-inspiring monument in one of busiest parts of Kolkata
Neighbors rally to save historic diner and building in Queens – WPIX 11 New York
admin | November 30, 2021
REGO PARK, Queens The story of the triangle-shaped lot along Queens Boulevard began 80 years ago. Over the years, a movie theater became a synagogue and a restaurant turned into a bank, and then a local diner. A clock tower on the corner has become a beacon to Rego Park
Twinsburg’s first synagogue to open early next year – Akron Beacon Journal
admin | November 21, 2021
TWINSBURG Those of the Jewish faith will soon have a house of worship in Twinsburg. The Chabad Jewish Center of Twinsburg will open in a former office space on Vail Drive sometime early next year, said Rabbi Mendy Greenberg.
How an SF synagogue dealt with a nearby homeless encampment J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | November 21, 2021
In the days before Rosh Hashanah this year, the president of Congregation Shaar Zahav found a homeless encampment had sprung up at the synagogue.
Newly merged SF synagogues announce new name: Am Tikvah J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | November 21, 2021
A name is no small thing in Judaism. Deciding on the name of San Franciscos newest synagogue the convergence of two independent congregations, one Reform and the other Conservative became a yearlong discussion
