synagogues
Why my uncle left Judaism
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 26, 2024
(RNS) — Let's be careful how we treat people in our religious institutions. It matters — sometimes across the generations.
Massachusetts man threatened to kill Jews as antisemitic incidents rise
By Yonat Shimron — January 29, 2024
(RNS) — The 59-year-old Massachusetts man is alleged to have called Congregation Agudas Achim, a synagogue in Attleboro, and left a voicemail threatening to kill Jews.
Welcoming my father’s bimah chair, saying goodbye to my childhood synagogue
By Shira Dicker — December 6, 2023
(RNS) — Why had I delayed claiming the symbol of my father’s rabbinate for so long?
New Jersey man admits posting broad online threat to synagogues
By Associated Press — July 13, 2023
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Authorities have said they did not believe Alkattoul had the means to carry out any specific attack.
We asked hard questions about Reform Judaism
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 6, 2023
(RNS) — Three hundred Reform Jews; three hundred fifty Reform Jewish opinions. It worked.
Shavuot: The Jewish holiday that became all about children
By Laura Yares — May 22, 2023
(The Conversation) — Shavuot, which was originally an ancient pilgrimage festival, has gone through many changes over the years – as has Judaism itself.
You’re More Resilient Than You Think • Rabbi Denise Eger & Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 21, 2023
COVID isn't over. How has it affected our faith? Two pioneering clergy share their anguish and their hope.
Confessions of a post-Vatican II Reform rabbi
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 14, 2022
(RNS) — When we make religion easier and more convenient, what evaporates in the process?
They returned to synagogue. Now what?
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 8, 2021
(RNS) — What we do not know yet is simply this: When they can come back to live, in-person worship, will they?
COVID Judaism is now competitive religion
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 14, 2020
(RNS) — The danger of online worship is that the individual worshipper abandons his or her own community and becomes a browser via the browser for spiritual audiovisual experiences.
Shofar popups and drive-in singalongs: Adapting Jewish ‘Days of Awe’ for COVID-19
By Adelle M. Banks, Alejandra Molina, and Emily McFarlan Miller — September 25, 2020
(RNS) — Since the novel coronavirus put an end to in-person gatherings, synagogues around the country are finding innovative ways to celebrate the High Holy Days and create a sense of community.
High Holy Days during COVID-19 mean financial, spiritual challenges for synagogues
By Menachem Wecker — September 25, 2020
(RNS) — For synagogues, COVID-19 brings spiritual, technological and financial challenges for synagogues during the High Holy Days.
Imagine when COVID-19 is over
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 24, 2020
The day after. A fantasy, and a prayer.
Orthodox rabbis in Bergen County, NJ, cancel all synagogue services, gatherings
By Yonat Shimron — March 12, 2020
(RNS) — The decision by the Rabbinical Council of Bergen County stipulated that all services, classes and celebrations should be canceled and that kosher restaurants under the group's jurisdiction serve only takeout.
God save the boomers!
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 23, 2020
(RNS) — Every church or synagogue wants young members. True, but ...
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