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A joint statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Archdeacon of West Ham and Rabbis from Jewish communities in East London and Essex
24+ min ago (397+ words) On Sunday 7 June, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the Archdeacon of West Ham, the Venerable Mike Power, met with local Rabbis to express their solidarity at a time of rising antisemitism in the UK…...
The Blogs: Treasure Trove: Keren Hayesod " From a 1922 Sacrifice Bond to Today
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (235+ words) Issued in 1922, it was part of a fundraising initiative "for the upbuilding of Palestine as a homeland for the Jewish people" and records a sacrifice "in accordance with the ancient law of Maaser" (maaser is tithing or giving one-tenth away…...
Parsha Shelach Lecha: Grasshoppers and giants
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (744+ words) By Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel in Chula Vista, California Last week, we learned about the virtues of authentic humility'Moses, the humblest man on earth, who had nothing to prove. This week, we get a crash course in fake humility:…...
Chabad of Manhasset dedicates mezuzah at Council Member's office
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (366+ words) North Hempstead Council Member Yaron Levy recently hosted a mezuzah dedication ceremony at his office, inviting Rabbi Levi Paltiel of Chabad of Manhasset to affix the traditional Jewish symbol to the entrance. Community leaders and local dignitaries attended the ceremony,…...
Why Religion is Having a Moment
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (176+ words) KQED Why Religion is Having a Moment Airdate: Monday, June 15 at 10 AM After decades of decline, many church leaders believe that religious life is on the upswing as some younger Americans flock to Christianity " including Vice President JD Vance, whose…...
Rabbi Reflection - Deuteronomy: A Book for America's 250th - Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (597+ words) Rabbi Reflection - Deuteronomy: A Book for America's 250th Jewish Federation of the Berkshires By Rabbi David Weiner / Knesset Israel Visiting London last summer, my son Joe and I visited the British Museum, which houses artifacts from across the ancient world, especially…...
Today in Jewish History: The 85th Anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Arrival in America
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (244+ words) Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters Today in Jewish History: The 85th Anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Arrival in America Today is the eighty-fifth anniversary of the safe arrival of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka,…...
When the Rebbe Mentioned "Siri" by a Farbrengen
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (264+ words) This Beis Tammuz marks 85 years since" " The Rebbe's"first"Farbrengen in 770 upon arriving in America. With 85 being the gematria of " (mouth, speech), surely this is a perfect time to tune in deeply to the Rebbe's Farbrengens, which is the Rebbe's…...
Faith & freedom take center stage at Becket's 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (568+ words) Becket " Religious Liberty for All Faith & freedom take center stage at Becket's 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala Annual religious liberty celebration featured a message from Pope Leo XIV & keynote by Paul Clement Ryan Colby 202-349-7219 email protected PHILADELPHIA, Pa. " As America prepares for…...