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Leynor foreshadowed his life’s legacy in his lyrics
‘Every little thing you do adds up’ By Deb Silverthorn Rabbi Jeffrey Leynor, longtime rabbi at Congregation Beth Torah and more recently at Beth El Binah, died on Sept. 16
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a woman for the ages
Last Friday, on Erev Rosh Hashanah, the remarkable and redoubtable Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg slipped into eternity. As a lawyer, she was a trailblazing crusader for equal rights for both
Jewish War Veterans celebrate 125 years of service, good works
In honor of the recent Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.’s 125th Annual Convention and the National Ladies Auxiliary of the JWVA’s 92nd National Convention (via Zoom), and all the
Interesting shofar facts
Dear Families, The month of Elul (which was last month) precedes Rosh Hashanah each year. During that month of reflection as we prepare, we are told to hear the shofar
Yom Kippur: the meaning of its name
Dear Rabbi, What is the literal meaning of “Yom Kippur”? Somehow, the name “Day of Atonement” never connected with me; is that correct or is there some other meaning? Thanks,
2 great losses: Ginsburg and Leynor
What are your thoughts as we enter this strangest of all new years? Mine are full of memories: from the past, and from now, the present, which will quickly enough
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2 great losses: Ginsburg and Leynor
What are your thoughts as we enter this strangest of all new years? Mine are full of memories: from the past, and from now, the present, which will quickly enough
Getting to know yourself before Rosh Hashanah
The year 2020 will go down in the books as containing one of the more unusual Rosh Hashanahs in Jewish history. For the majority of Jews in America, synagogue gatherings
It is up to us to overcome
Our lives and the lives of every person on this planet have continued to be affected, directly and indirectly, for the past few months by COVID-19. The basic sense of
Recipes
Tart, cheesecake among dairy best for Shavuot
By Tina WassermanMany reasons have been given over the centuries as to why we eat cheese on Shavuot. Originally a harvest holiday to celebrate the beginning of the wheat harvest
Planning a memorable Memorial Day menu
By Tina Wasserman I entertained last night. No, not in the normal way that I often do. No one was allowed in the house, the family of three were at
Hollerin’ for challah: the Shabbat staple revisited
By Tina Wasserman Editor’s Note: The Interactive digital version of “Entree to Judaism for Families” can be downloaded to a digital device for hours of fun exploring pictures of kitchen
