Tag: Synagogue

The article explores how postwar American Jews embraced suburbia and its associated values, including the importance of gardens and spaciousness.
The author recounts his experience of observing Shabbat while on vacation in Florida.
A recent Pew study revealed that a significant portion of Jewish adults in America identify as atheist, agnostic, or having no religion.
The California Briefing report focuses on the recent attack on the Orthodox Jewish community in Los Angeles.
A 73-year-old Jewish man named Guy Taieb was shot while walking home from morning prayers in Los Angeles.
In the first episode of Bonjour Chai's Sitdown series, Avi interviews Mark (Moishe) Bane, the former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), a significant umbrella organization of Orthodox congregations in North America famous for the "OU" kosher symbol.
The authors discuss the recent violent events in Israel, including a deadly terrorist attack at a synagogue, and the political atmosphere surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
This essay explores the concept of prayer beyond its traditional understanding as a religious act bound to specific times and locations.
In a roundtable discussion conducted by The Minyan, Jewish Americans with physical disabilities share their experiences and challenges in Jewish spaces.
Amir Ohana, an openly gay Israeli Knesset member, shares a personal experience of attending synagogue with his partner and child.
In this episode, Rabbi Kook's statement about a potential relationship between Spinoza's pantheistic ideas and the teachings of the Besht is explored.
In this article, readers share how they observe Shabbat in different ways.
During renovations at the Merrick Jewish Centre in Merrick, New York, a massive sculpture was uncovered behind a mirrored wall in the lobby.
The author reflects on their journey of exploring Jewish identity and spirituality.
As synagogues plan for in-person Rosh Hashanah services, some members continue to prefer attending virtually due to fear of catching COVID-19.
Five years ago, the author and their siblings were grieving the recent loss of their mother and were not emotionally ready to celebrate Simchas Torah, a holiday of joy and dance.
In the finale of Nathan Fielder's HBO show, The Rehearsal, his convoluted setups involving child actors come back to haunt him.
Melbourne's Jewish community is planning to create a Jewish Arts Quarter (JAQ) in the suburb of Elsternwick.
This text discusses the importance of synagogues as both physical spaces and communities.
The author, a writer who converted to Judaism, reflects on their journey to becoming Jewish and their identity as a Jewish writer.
In this personal essay, the author reflects on their experience as a convert to Judaism and discusses the discomfort they feel with the label "convert."
In this fictional story, a synagogue mysteriously begins to expand, with the building seemingly consuming the parking lot and growing in size.
Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein of Am Shalom in Glencoe, Illinois, and Chabad Lubavitch are pioneering virtual Jewish experiences in the metaverse, aiming to engage younger generations disenchanted with traditional synagogue settings.
This article discusses the connection between poet-singer Leonard Cohen and Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal.
The structure of Jewish communal life is creating barriers for rabbis to become visionary leaders, hindering their ability to address moral challenges and opportunities.