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shabbat dinner
For Jewish campaign staffers, a welcome respite at Iowa Shabbat dinner
Some 50 presidential campaign staffers and volunteers, journalists and local movers and shakers from this capital city’s Jewish community munched on house salads inside a stately ballroom at the downtown World Food Prize building last Friday night as Aliza Kline welcomed them to Shabbat dinner.
How to save the Conservative movement
In recent months, there have been several op-eds in Jewish newspapers nationwide about what should be done to reverse the decline of the Conservative movement.
Shabbat dinner sets Guinness record
More than 2,000 people in Tel Aviv set the Guinness World Record for largest Shabbat dinner.
Shmuley Boteach invites congressional foe to Shabbat dinner
Rabbi Shumley Boteach invited his opponent in a New Jersey congressional race to Shabbat dinner.
Federation centennial spawns 100 home Shabbats
As part of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ yearlong centennial anniversary, 100 community members were asked to host a Shabbat dinner for a Night of 100 Shabbat Celebrations. To date, 550 hosts have registered with Federation to participate in the Sept. 9 event; they can follow any customs for their celebration and invite anyone they choose. Dinners can be intimate gatherings or large parties; hosts are responsible for providing the food and the location.
Singles – Guilt Trip for Two
My parents have given me so much; it\’s now time to start giving back to them. I\’m referring to guilt in this case. Specifically, guilt about not living up to one\’s potential, about not keeping up with the Joneses\’ children, about not providing ammunition for bragging rights over Shabbat dinner with friends.
Un-Orthodox Date
What nice Jewish girl hasn\’t heard this from her mother: \”You should meet a nice Jewish boy!\”
My mom was no different.
She would constantly urge me, \”Go to synagogue. A Jewish mixer. Or a Shabbat dinner. That\’s where you\’ll meet lots of nice Jewish men.\”
But I never cared for organized events. I prefer to meet my men through more everyday-casual-maybe-it-will-happen situations, which is how I met Carl.
Rosh Hashanah Made Easy With Chicken
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins this year at sundown on Friday, Sept. 26. It is a time to gather with family and friends and enjoy special holiday foods.