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Rosh Hashanah brings renewal, connection for many, Brevard rabbi says
21 Sep 2025 13:57 GMT
… leaders report increased interest in synagogue services as people search … and truth.
During a recent Shabbat — the Jewish day of rest — a … the student, who wasn’t religious, found a needed spiritual connection … ’ve come to,” said Rabbi Zvi Konikov of the Chabad …
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News In Charlie Kirk, Orthodox Jews found a champion — and a wedge Kirk faced accusations of antisemitism, while some Jews mourned him like a rebbe By Louis Keene 7 min read
21 Sep 2025 11:12 GMT
… once implored Jewish students to observe Shabbat themselves.
“ … bat for us,” Shabbos Kestenbaum, a contributor … synagogue services because of Charlie. How can that not be applauded?”
Religion … Judaism and giving voice to Orthodox resentments toward other Jews …
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Unlocking the Power of Jewish Prayer
21 Sep 2025 08:07 GMT
… yearning to connect. Yet Judaism insists that prayer is … evening prayer provides reflection.
Jewish life therefore mandates three … as Kabbalat Shabbat, the service that welcomes Shabbat, compiled in … effort and resources into synagogue life—is so valuable. …
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Flour fingers: How braiding challah changed my relationship with Judaism
20 Sep 2025 19:01 GMT
… curse sent down by my Jewish ancestors, alongside my slightly crooked … -long “Tot Shabbat” services my family sometimes attended at synagogue, but based … on what my family described Judaism as. Being a Jew …
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Hasidic Pilgrims Observe Shabbat During Rosh Hashanah in Uman
20 Sep 2025 16:02 GMT
… . On Saturday they observe Shabbat: any work is forbidden; … to Saturday evening, Shabbat occurs weekly. Shabbat is a time to … for the end of Shabbat before continuing their journey. … guests with respect for their religious practices. Visitors ensure calm, …
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Chabad to mark Jewish New Year
20 Sep 2025 08:23 GMT
… . 22-24, and Ahwatukee
Rabbi Levi Minsky will be leading … in Jewish history.
“Judaism is not only for rabbis or religious Jews,” Minsky … not only build a central synagogue like in Brooklyn,” he … the area.
“We have Shabbat services throughout the month, and …
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For many American Jews, High Holidays will be a mix of anxiety and determination
20 Sep 2025 06:55 GMT
… not fully agree.”
On #Shabbat, we witnessed the return … the Union for Reform Judaism Rabbi Rick Jacobs at The … Jewish institutions throughout North America, highlighted the issue of synagogue … security just to practice their religion.”
Temple Bethel in Augusta …
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We asked rabbis, ‘What are Jews most hungry to hear this new year?’
19 Sep 2025 23:18 GMT
… as one Jewish people. The deep bonds between Jews worldwide … for Reform Judaism.
(JTA illustration by Grace Yagel)
‘Religion is … See Bavli Sota 14a and Shabbat 133b), thereby excluding other … is senior rabbi of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in Manhattan. …
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Why Middle School is Crucial for Jewish Identity
19 Sep 2025 22:18 GMT
… the heartbeat of a frum Jew.
Psychology confirms what Chazal … Succeed & Struggle
Many Jewish schools rightly invest heavily in … the challenge — with engaging Shabbos and holiday programming, sincere mechanchim … and the making of a Jew.
Chazal taught us to …
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Society Hill Synagogue Grows While Sticking to Its Values
19 Sep 2025 20:42 GMT
… to currently above 400.
Rabbi Nathan Kamesar said that this … of our growth.”
Turning Shabbat into such a communal event … particularly religious, but with a desire to express their Judaism through … Hill Synagogue, there is a unique mix of Jewish practices …