Tag: Congregation

The writer shares his experience as a security volunteer at his synagogue, facing skepticism from his family about his protective abilities despite his physical fitness regime of running.
Cantor Azi Schwartz performed a heartfelt version of Adon Olam set to the tune of Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" at his son Daniel's bar mitzvah, creating a special moment of connection between them.
In preparation for the High Holidays, cantors employ various strategies to ensure their physical and spiritual readiness.
In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who believe in God according to the Pew report.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Shabbat dinners, with smaller gatherings and changes in traditional practices.
Rabbi David Levy, a rabbi from West Virginia who made aliyah in 1996, shared his experience of dealing with the death of his son, Noam, who died in a counter-terrorism mission in 2009.