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Faced with the crisis in recruiting teachers, Jewish religious schools are planning a job fair…
Last week, the principal of Temple Beth Abraham's religious school in Oakland received bad news.
One of Susan Simon's star teachers, whom she described as the "warmest, caring and empathetic human being" you could meet in the classroom,…
Saint Edith Stein: One for all
Dominant intellectual. Contemplative religious. Loyal friend. These were some of the many facets of Edith Stein. She is also like an older sister to me.
During his life in Germany, the country was rocked by the…
Leading nonprofit Jewish funeral chapel transforms approach to end-of-life issues
Stephanie Garry, Executive Vice President of Community Partnerships at the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, presents a reading by Broadway's top actors of "Fun Home," a Tony Award-winning musical about end-of-life issues, as part…
Children in care excluded from 76% of Catholic schools and all Jewish schools through admissions…
Religious public schools systematically remove the priority of children who are or were in care in their admissions policies, using their powers to select students on religious grounds. That's the conclusion of a new…
Was Alexander Hamilton Jewish? Does it matter?
For all the ink spilled on Alexander Hamilton by historians, and for all the buzz generated by the Hamilton musical, there is a hidden story to this iconic founder who never made his way to the page or the stage:…
Santa Ynez Valley Jewish community installs new rabbi
On June 12, Deborah Lewis was officially installed as the Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Santa Ynez Valley and a celebration was held in her honor.
Deborah Lewis was ordained on May 31, installed June 12
By Pamela Dozois…
Three Brooklyn Men Accused of Assaulting Jews, Forcing Them to Say “Free Palestine” |…
Three men in Brooklyn, New York, have been charged with two incidents of hate crimes targeting religious…
Julia Haart tackles pushback of Orthodox Jews after Netflix show
Julia Haart cherishes the positive reactions she has heard since the launch of her reality series, "My Unorthodox Life", on Netflix. But the former Orthodox Jewish mother / yeshiva teacher and Monsey resident and fashion mogul is also…
Biden to call on ambassador to fight anti-Semitism soon: White House official
President BidenJoe Biden Aides who clashed with Giuliani intentionally gave him the wrong time to prepare for the Trump debate: Biden book says Eid al-Adha has "special significance" amid the Manchin pandemic to support the candidate for…
Debate on Ethics and Religion: What’s Special about a Place of Worship? Part 1
Dahyabhai is curious about the places of worship in a community. “How important is a special place of worship? Is a place of worship compulsory? What are the rules and requirements for a person to be allowed to enter a…