Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on September 14, 2014

Synagogue group to host speaker

ANDOVER -- Boston-area author Jessica Keener will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, when the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel of the Merrimack Valley hosts its first meeting of the season. In her acclaimed debut novel, "Night Swim," published last year, Keener tells the story of a 16-year-old girl coming of age in suburban Boston during the 1970s. Refreshments will be served at the event, which will be held at the synagogue, 501 South Main St., Route 28, Andover; there is no charge to attend. For more information and to RSVP, contact Amy Lee at Amy-lee@comcast.net before Sept. 19.

Vigil planned for imprisoned pastor

CHELMSFORD -- A vigil will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of Chelmsford Commons for Pastor Saeed Abedeni of Boise, Idaho, who has been held in prison in Iran for nearly two years on charges of undermining the security of Iran by reason of his Christian faith. Similar prayer vigils will be held around the country to bring attention to the plight of Saeed and of persecuted Christians around the world. The coordinator of the local prayer vigil is Pastor Ryan Reveley of Matthews Memorial Church in Chelmsford.

Groton church to hold harvest fair

GROTON -- Union Congregational Church, 218 Main St., will hold its 41st Annual Harvest Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.

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