My Religion Pivoted To Zoom. Will My Faith, Too?
Louis Keene
April 8, 2020
Three times a day, six times a week, my shul convenes on Zoom for minyan-less minyan.
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shuls
Temple bingo — a gamble if it’s a good way to raise funds
Sharon Schatz Rosenthal
July 31, 2008
Typically associated with American Legion halls, Elks clubs and churches, the sedentary game that caters to seniors is not often associated with Jewish houses of worship. But a few synagogues across the Southland have offered weekly bingo nights as temple fundraisers for decades
Rural Shuls Make Do Without Rabbis
Sue Fishkoff
September 8, 2005
There\’s been a Jewish community in Muskogee, Okla., since 1867, when furrier Joseph Sonderheim opened his import-export business.
In 1916 the first synagogue was dedicated, Congregation Beth Ahaba, a lay-led Reform congregation that served a tight-knit Jewish community of merchants and professionals.
\”As Oklahoma grew and prospered through the 1920s, so did our congregation,\” said Nancy Stolper, 77, who moved to Muskogee 50 years ago.
Beth Ahaba reached its height of 75 families in 1929 but dwindled to 40 families during the Depression, as stores shut down and people moved away to find work.
Since then, Beth Ahaba\’s fortunes have declined steadily. Its young people, including the Stolpers\’ four children, grew up and moved away.
Its last student rabbi left 15 years ago.
\”We\’re now just a group of frail senior citizens,\” said Stolper, noting that only eight to 10 members are still able to get to synagogue.
Three months ago they gave up their monthly Friday night services, and this High Holiday season, she fears, will be their last.
Local Shuls Were Alleged Targets
Tom Tugend
September 8, 2005
The target list of an alleged cell of homegrown terrorists included two synagogues located in the Pico-Robertson corridor, The Journal has learned.\n\nThe target information emerged as a federal grand jury issued four indictments last week in the ongoing probe. It was confirmed by a source close to the investigation, although police have not specifically identified the shuls. There is no indication that any Jewish house of worship is in particular danger at the moment, and authorities are working with Jewish leaders regarding ways to enhance security precautions leading up to this month\’s high holiday services.
L.A.’s ‘Big’ Sunday
David Finnigan
May 19, 2005
Between 35,000 and 40,000 people spent Sunday, May 15 at Woodley Park in Van Nuys for the annual Israel Independence Day festival.
The festival\’s early afternoon main event featuring pro-Israel speeches and politicians lasted exactly one hour; on the last note of \”The Star-Spangled Banner\” skydivers appeared above. \”The coincidence was amazing,\” festival executive director Yoram Gutman said.
In the late afternoon, more than 7,000 people crowded the festival\’s main stage to hear Israeli pop superstar Sarit Hadad. Fire marshals had difficulty clearing fans from the aisles.
Destination: Strasbourg
Anthea Gerrie
December 20, 2001
It\’s not every day a grown woman gets her cheeks pinched by another woman who\’s tickled pink to see her eating, but then Yvonne Haller is no ordinary French restaurateur.
By Journal Staff
Jewish Journal
August 9, 2001
Three Rabbis were talking over a regular Sunday morning breakfast get-together.
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