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congregations
Congregations help the homeless into homes — one family at a time
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
October 10, 2008
Imagine LA coordinators work with facility case managers and faith partners to determine the family\’s needs and set up a plan for independent living.
L.A. boasts record turnout at AIPAC
Danielle Berrin
June 3, 2008
\”I don\’t think L.A. gets enough credit for its political activism,\” said Michael Tuchin, 43, incoming president of University Synagogue and an avid AIPAC supporter since he was a student at Stanford University
Teenagers reveal why this service is different from all other services
Jeff Bernhardt
May 9, 2008
Since the recent holiday of Passover was one of asking questions and thinking about transitioning from one state of being to another, it is an appropriate time to think of the bar and bat mitzvah in a similar context. These four questions — or more accurately one question and four answers — can be recited by 13-year-olds, but their explanations are particularly relevant for all of us.
Survey says Reform rabbis don’t know what members want
Sue Fishkoff
December 7, 2007
Leaders of Reform synagogues don\’t quite get their members, according to a new study by the movement.
The study shows a marked disconnect between what the leaders think their members are looking for and what the members say they actually want.
New congregations net results online
Sue Fishkoff
February 23, 2007
For dozens of new congregations and minyans, or prayer communities, like Ikar, the Internet is not just a faster, more convenient communication tool. It\’s a central organizing mechanism and community-building tool, filling the roles performed in more traditional synagogues by administrative staff, newsletters, membership committees, religious school, even rabbis.
Social justice moves to front of some congregational agendas
Sue Fishkoff
February 16, 2007
Beyond the tangible victories, those involved in this work say it has transformed their synagogues into communities where the people know and care about each other. In making the world a little better, they are making their congregations more warm, friendly and caring.
Chasids in the Hood (or Not)
David Suissa
December 21, 2006
This, for me, is the Chabad genius: a knack on the deed, not the talk. They don\’t get turned on by grand debates that lead to more grand debates. While the Jewish world agonizes over \”profoundly important\” issues, Chabad agonizes over getting to Kinko\’s on time to get their flyers out for their Chanukah event.
The Diaspora may be moving, but it isn’t going away any time soon
Joel Kotkin
November 10, 2006
The changes in the Diaspora community.
Evangelicals Slate Pro-Israel Lobbying
Tom Tugend
June 22, 2006
CUFI\’s purpose, according to its official brochure, is \”to provide a national association through which every pro-Israel church, parachurch organization, ministry or individual in America can speak and act with one voice in support of Israel in matters related to biblical issues.\”
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