admin | May 1, 2020
This year, the Torah reading of Aharei Mot-Kedoshim falls during the coronavirus pandemic where we have been forced into physical isolation. These texts contain the sources that have been interpreted to condemn sex and relationships between men and are the source for much of the homophobia and violence against LGBTQ+ people in the world.
admin | May 1, 2020
We are starting to get new data measuring the possible impact of the coronavirus situation on religious behavior in this country. Gallup's April 14-28 survey finds 27% of Americans reporting having worshipped virtually within the past seven days. Another 4% claim to have worshipped in person, despite the coronavirus restrictions in place in most states.
admin | May 1, 2020
SHARON BERGER: In these weird times, everyone is missing out on their larger circles of Jewish and non-Jewish involvement IN MY TEENAGE YEARS I became more religiously observant and found a great feeling of connection with the Jewish world through davening and ritual. I lived in an area in northern California that wasnt walking distance to any Orthodox synagogues so every Shabbat I prayed devoutly by myself. My bemused parents helped me set up timers and tried to not belittle my pre-cut toilet paper
admin | May 1, 2020
The Talmud, Yoma 85b, discusses the origin of the concept that saving a life overrides Shabbat. Rav Yehuda said in the name of Shmuel: It is written (Vayikra 18:5) vchai bahem, You shall keep My decrees and My laws which if a person obeys they shall live through them which implies that one should not die on account of observing the mitzvot. The saving of life overrides any commandment.
admin | May 1, 2020
It sounds like an old joke, about a rabbi and a priest walking into a bar. But Keeping the Faith, a romantic comedy released 20 years ago this month, stretched the premise into one of the more clever films of its genre, and the rare Hollywood movie that takes questions of religious faith and obligation seriously
admin | April 28, 2020
A Message from Temple Sinai about COVID-19Temple Sinai is a Kehillah Shel Hesed, a Community of Lovingkindness & Caring.Even as the coronavirus pandemic requires that we not hold any in-person gatherings, Temple Sinai is committed to being a Kehillah shel Hesed, a caring community based on loving-kindness. We are shifting most programs, including Shabbat services, to videoconferencing technology. We are adapting to this new situation and are finding new ways of being a caring community.
admin | April 28, 2020
GARDNER Where Congregation Ohave Shalom synagogue once stood is now a small park next to the Pleasant Street entrance to Workers Credit Union. The credit union bought the building at 152 Pleasant St
admin | April 28, 2020
In the wake of the mass shootings at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor formed a social justice committee that has focused on four major issues: homelessness, immigration, at-risk children, and hunger.
admin | April 28, 2020
WASHINGTON (JTA) Former Vice President Joe Biden marked the one-year anniversary of the deadly shooting at a synagogue in Poway, California, with a proposal to add protections for Jews and other targets of hate attacks. These are acts of terrorism, plain and simple, Biden said Monday in a statement to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. They are bound together by the common thread of perpetrators using fear and violence to undermine individuals ability to freely exercise their faith
admin | April 28, 2020
With the county easing its restrictions on ocean activities, several cities in the county have reopened their beaches, with some restrictions. Also, Rep. Scott Peters (D-San Diego) joins us with details on the latest relief package for small business owners.
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