Ancient Greek synagogue resurrected in Crete – The Jerusalem Post
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Jews first arrived in Crete from Egypt some 2,300 years ago, perhaps as part of Egyptian military campaigns.
A synagogue renovation that could breathe some life into this Bulgarian Jewish community – Haaretz
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For 40 years, the central synagogue in this port city has resembled the towns Jewish population barely existent and rapidly aging.The synagogue, which was built in the 19th century, is quite literally a shell of its former self. Vines creep up the side of the stone walls and the intricate painted designs on the buildings columns have faded from years of exposure to the elements. One of the domes is missing entirely, the result of a World War II bomb
Nearly $15 Million Approved To Renovate Breed Street Shul In Boyle Heights, Once The Center Of Jewish Life In Los Angeles – CBS Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) The century-old Breed Street Shul in Boyle Heights is getting a new lease on life thanks to millions in dollars championed by Californias Jewish and Latino lawmakers to renovate the historic landmark. Nearly $15 million in state funding was announced Tuesday to transform the historic, cultural monument into a multipurpose space and highlight the rich and diverse immigrant history of the Latino and Jewish communities in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. The Breed Street Shul is a powerful symbol of the shared immigrant experience that connects so many communities across California, Assemblyman and chair of the states Legislative Jewish Caucus Jesse Gabriel said in a statement.
Why California just gave the 100 year-old Breed Street Shul $15 million – Forward
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A crumbling synagogue in a neighborhood long ago abandoned by the Jewish community just received millions of dollars from the State of California. At a time when the state faces urgent needs for affordable housing, homeless services and drought relief, you might ask: A synagogue?
Oakland Temple Sinai halts preschool camp due to six Covid cases J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
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A summer camp for preschoolers at Temple Sinai in Oakland was cut short after two vaccinated staff members and four children tested positive for Covid-19, according to Ellen Lefkowitz, the synagogues director of early childhood education. The synagogue announced in an email to community members the closure of its on-site Camp Chaverim on Friday. None of the infected individuals has serious symptoms, Lefkowitz said
A month later, Klein says the temple of Israel is the perfect fit.Local news – Ohionewstime.com
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Lavisa Samuel Klein Joined Temple Israel in Columbus as its new rabbi educator Partly because of his strong educational program and supportive culture on July 1st, he was a perfect fit for his first job at Rabinate. I knew this would be a great team to join, and I felt that mentors and top quality colleagues could join, Klein told Columbus Jewish News.
5 Places To Experience Jewish History In Europe – TravelAwaits
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European history is nothing if not turbulent. For Jewish communities, that turbulence was more like a tornado season lasting centuries: violent upheaval, death, destruction, expulsion, and less than a century ago, near extinction.
Abraham Accords ‘silver lining’ in a year of suffering, says UAE chief rabbi – The National
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The signing of the Abraham Accords was a beacon of hope for the Middle East in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UAEs chief rabbi has said. Yehuda Sarna spoke to The National after creating a special prayer to mark the first anniversary of the historic accords between the UAE and Israel. The prayer has been shared with more than 1,000 synagogues around the world before the first anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords on August 13
Plans for synagogue to be transformed into arts centre – The Isle of Thanet News
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The synagogue could be used as a dynamic arts space By Jodie Nesling Exciting new proposals have been put forward for Margates only synagogue after it was rescued from auction last year. Community group Cliftonville Cultural Space formed after spearheading a campaign to raise 300,000 to buy the historic shul from previous owners Margate Hebrew Congregation, who placed the building on the market following years of closure. Directors Jan Ryan, Francesca Ter-berg, Lucy Lyons and Kate Gillespie then applied to the Architectural Heritage Fund for a feasibility study and have since appointed London-based architects, Witherford, Watson and Mann
Facing the Delta variant, my congregants are lonely and afraid. We are making hard choices together – Forward
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As a rabbi, I want to do the right thing for my congregation. But what is the right thing?
