Tag: Synagogue

Anne Kauffman's new play "Mary Jane," directed by Kauffman and featuring Carrie Coon, explores the life of a single mother caring for a chronically ill child while navigating work and relationships.
The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food.
In episode 92 of the Stephen Show on Unorthodox, the host welcomes actor Stephen Tobolowsky, known for his role in Silicon Valley, who discusses his experiences with faith, including attending synagogue after his mother's passing and working in Hollywood.
In Seattle, two Sephardic synagogues, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth and Sephardic Bikur Holim, engage in the tradition of baking traditional Sephardic pastries, providing a sense of community and cultural connection for its members.
The article discusses American Jews' tendency to adapt or create new traditions around Jewish holidays like Passover to fit modern lifestyles, highlighting examples such as kosher-style eating, shortened shiva periods, and moving religious services to Sundays.
Uzi Rebhun's analysis in "Jews and the American Religious Landscape" delves into American Jewry's demographics, intermarriage, socioeconomic status, religious identification, and political orientation.
The author discusses the concept of synagogue leadership inspired by Yitro's advice to Moses on establishing judges.
The text revolves around the narrator’s deep relationship with Judaism, which evolves as she navigates marriage, divorce, and building a Jewish home.
The text follows Manny and Larry, two Jewish brothers living together in a one-bedroom apartment with contrasting lifestyles.
The text delves into the challenges faced by a woman reciting the Mourners Kaddish for her deceased mother in Orthodox Jewish communities.
After experiencing the sudden death of her close friend Ben, the author grapples with grief and anger, questioning her faith and traditions as Yom Kippur approaches.
During the High Holidays between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the theme of God often emerges in psychotherapy sessions as individuals grapple with questions of belief, observance, and the meaning of life.
In episode 45 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss public swimming pool issues in Brooklyn and a Jewish man's unconventional sperm donation program.
The tale "Rothschild's Luck; or, A Tale of Two Patrons" recounts a story about the wealthy Rothschild going on a journey and encountering a town where a local patron is highly revered.
The author recounts how the death of their beloved dachshund, Ginger, brought them back to Judaism.
The text explores the dilemma faced by a Jewish individual navigating between political extremes within their Orthodox Jewish community and their secular liberal friends.
A Jewish magazine is inviting readers to share their personal milestones and events from the year 5776 in a special feature reminiscent of traditional synagogue newsletters.
The article discusses the challenges reporters for Jewish publications face when questioning interviewees about their Jewish identity.
Dr. Moshe Lavee discusses the Cairo Geniza, a collection of Jewish texts found in Egypt detailing ten centuries of Jewish life, revealing a history often overlooked.
Adva Naama Baram, an architect and photographer, presents an exhibition at the Architects' House Gallery focusing on the architecture of ezrat nashim, the women's section in synagogues in Israel.
The text describes the author's experiences and reflections on Yom Kippur in various settings, from a synagogue in Jerusalem to a small gathering in a suburban neighborhood.
The author reflects on his journey of engaging with his complex musical heritage at Passover, specifically exploring his experiences with negro spirituals and Yiddish songs.
A person born to convert parents recounts how Froot Loops became their first Jewish food, providing a sense of belonging within a Jewish family environment, despite lacking ancestral ties to Judaism.
Shelley Richman Cohen recounts her journey of mourning her son Nathaniel, who passed away at 21 due to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
The article discusses the often overlooked contributions of non-Jewish individuals within the Jewish community, focusing on the stories of Mr. Roetta, a Hispanic custodian in a synagogue, and Pat, a janitor at a yeshiva.