With High Holy Days Looming, COVID-19 and Social Change Present, Rabbis Face New Challenges
Eva Robbins
July 13, 2020
For those of us who are clergy, we are acutely aware the Jewish year is winding down.
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Let’s get personal
Amy Klein
April 27, 2007
People say they don\’t really know me. That\’s what the last guy I dated said.
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.
Single, 60, and invisible no more
Esther W. Hersh
October 19, 2006
All age groups seem to want the same thing: a soulmate, a soft shoulder to lean on occasionally, companionship for dinner in or out, theater, movies, and travel. I still enjoy cooking (and I\’m good at it). I\’m not too old for cuddling and hugging, and I happen to enjoy it.
Cantor Steven Puzarne of Breeyah.
Gaby Wenig
May 8, 2003
Carole Levine had been a member of Temple Israel of Hollywood for 28 years. During that time, she attended temple only during the High Holidays. Recently, Levine has started going to temple more often. As a flautist for The Chai Tones, a 10-piece temple band, Levine finds herself at the temple now at least once a month, playing jazzed-up versions of the regular synagogue melodies.
Food for Thought
Rachel Brand
January 9, 2003
Maybe you\’ve noticed that many of the bagel chains today are named after some of the most influential Jewish figures in history — Einstein, Noah. But have you ever stopped to think that maybe it\’s the bagels that spurred all of this insight?
Well, the creators of TheBagel.org, a new Web site connecting and inspiring college students in Southern California, seem to think so.
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