Kehilla Synagogue celebrates 25 years of staying on its progressive course
In the summer of 1984, Rabbi Burt Jacobson realized his vision of establishing a progressive, politically engaged Jewish congregation focused on spiritual renewal as much as it was dedicated to social justice. About 20 original members met in Berkeley.
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Women say dispute led to shunning by Boulder’s Har HaShem synagogue Two women who say they have been run out of Boulder’s Jewish community after an argument with a rabbi at Congregation Har HaShem want the synagogue to fund a Jewish ethics lecture series, library and scholar-in-residence program — all in their names — to [...]
Women say dispute led to shunning by Boulder’s Har HaShem synagogue
Two women who say they have been run out of Boulder’s Jewish community after an argument with a rabbi at Congregation Har HaShem want the synagogue to fund a Jewish ethics lecture series, library and scholar-in-residence program — all in their names — to restore their damaged reputations.
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Israel reopening of historic synagogue angers Hamas JERUSALEM (AFP) – Several hundred people on Monday attended a state ceremony to mark the reopening of a landmark synagogue in Jerusalem’s walled Old City, 62 years after it was destroyed in fighting with Jordan.
Israel reopening of historic synagogue angers Hamas
JERUSALEM (AFP) – Several hundred people on Monday attended a state ceremony to mark the reopening of a landmark synagogue in Jerusalem’s walled Old City, 62 years after it was destroyed in fighting with Jordan.
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Georgetown congregation rededicates synagogue In a solemn but joyful ceremony, members of Temple Beth Elohim celebrated the 60th anniversary of the synagogue where they worship. And they rededicated the building and their commitment to their faith and service to community.
Georgetown congregation rededicates synagogue
In a solemn but joyful ceremony, members of Temple Beth Elohim celebrated the 60th anniversary of the synagogue where they worship. And they rededicated the building and their commitment to their faith and service to community.
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Pleasantville Community Synagogue a “big tent” PLEASANTVILLE: In the winter of 1997, Pleasantville Community Synagogue was founded as Westchester’s first “trans-denominational” synagogue, dedicated to being an inclusive home for all those seeking a progressive, spiritually based Judaism.
Pleasantville Community Synagogue a “big tent”
PLEASANTVILLE: In the winter of 1997, Pleasantville Community Synagogue was founded as Westchester’s first “trans-denominational” synagogue, dedicated to being an inclusive home for all those seeking a progressive, spiritually based Judaism.
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Heavy turnout at synagogue fundraiser despite snow Despite the snow, The East Brunswick Jewish Center held its annual Casino Night fundraiser on Sat. Feb 6th. Congregants and community neighbors joined in the festivities. Well over 200 people showed up to support the synagogue in its efforts to help meet their financial commitments.
Heavy turnout at synagogue fundraiser despite snow
Despite the snow, The East Brunswick Jewish Center held its annual Casino Night fundraiser on Sat. Feb 6th. Congregants and community neighbors joined in the festivities. Well over 200 people showed up to support the synagogue in its efforts to help meet their financial commitments.
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Synagogue gets backing About 100 members of Jewish communities around Greece took part on Saturday in a service at the Etz Hayyim Synagogue in Hania to express support for the Jews of Crete after arsonists targeted the building twice in January.
Synagogue gets backing
About 100 members of Jewish communities around Greece took part on Saturday in a service at the Etz Hayyim Synagogue in Hania to express support for the Jews of Crete after arsonists targeted the building twice in January.
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PART1–Video date: 01-18-05 .. Host: University Synagogue The original video can be found at: www.c-spanarchives.org Sam Harris talked about his book The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason. This is probably my most favorite lecture I have ever watched Sam give on this topic. I encourage everyone to also watch the [...]
PART1–Video date: 01-18-05 .. Host: University Synagogue The original video can be found at: www.c-spanarchives.org Sam Harris talked about his book The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason. This is probably my most favorite lecture I have ever watched Sam give on this topic. I encourage everyone to also watch the Atheist Experience as well, its a great show! Here is the full URL: www.c-spanarchives.org … atheist Sam Harris Reason Logic religion religious faith dogma …
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Synagogue just like ‘a second family’ Waterford – About seven or eight years ago, a
Synagogue just like ‘a second family’
Waterford – About seven or eight years ago, a
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Or Shalom Wins Six United Synagogue Awards ORANGE – Congregation Or Shalom has been selected by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism to receive a Solomon Schechter Award for Excellence in Synagogue Programming.
Or Shalom Wins Six United Synagogue Awards
ORANGE – Congregation Or Shalom has been selected by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism to receive a Solomon Schechter Award for Excellence in Synagogue Programming.
