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A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives.
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (1068+ words) The suspected assailant, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, a U.S. citizen who immigrated from Lebanon 15 years ago was armed with rifles and smoke bombs when he rammed into Temple Israel on Thursday, encountered a synagogue that was well prepared for just such an…...
Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center joins national museum network
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (694+ words) Stockton University's Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center recently joined a select nationwide group of organizations recognized for advancing Holocaust education and remembrance. The Community of Holocaust Education Centers (CHEC) program consists of 86 Holocaust education and remembrance organizations across…...
B’nai Mitzvah:
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (151+ words) Adath Emanu-El SAWYER O'NEILL, son of Michelle O'Neill, on March 14. ELIANA OSTER, daughter of Aaron and Lindsay Oster, on March 21. Cong. Beth El MAX KOENIG, son of Wendy and Brad Koenig, on March 7. MAYA MITTELMAN, daughter of Ayelet and Matt…...
A Seder reading: Miracles that are awakenings
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (835+ words) And the Israelites cried out on that October day. from the most horrific attack in the history of their nation. The anguish poured outfrom the unimaginable horrorof murderdestructiondesecrationand massive kidnappingfrom the searing pain like none had experienced before. And their…...
Shabbat Candelighting
2+ week, 6+ day ago (9+ words) Published by the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey...
Shabbat Candelighting - Jewish Community Voice
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (9+ words) Published by the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey...
Her ancestors were expelled from Spain. Now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid. - Jewish Community Voice
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (951+ words) Until recently, a Jew could wander all day in Madrid without finding a bagel. But now, in a sea of tomato toasts and potato omelettes, a trail of people hovers every weekend outside the Maz'l bagel restaurant. Behind it is…...
More than ads or slogans, Jewish teens need their parents to help them combat hate - Jewish Community Voice
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (675+ words) During this year's Super Bowl, Robert Kraft put out a Blue Square Alliance Against Hate ad. It features a Jewish teen nervously walking down the hall of his high school, while fellow students whisper, giggle, and stare at him. When…...
New Jewish choir, Shirei Zimra, brings South Jersey voices together - Jewish Community Voice
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (153+ words) The idea for Shirei Zimra came about last summer when Sher and Raush attended the North American Jewish Choral Festival. Looking ahead, Sher and Raush envision Shirei Zimra collaborating with other choirs once the group is established. They also hope…...
Debut author tells the story of kibbutznik’s extraordinary life - Jewish Community Voice
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (201+ words) FAMILY: Husband Peter; children, Caley, Jake & Jameson FAMILY PETS: Bella & Bravo "That could be a book in and of itself," Fischer stated. "My whole epilogue is devoted to what he went through on October 7." Thankfully, Yarkoni and his family survived…...