The little synagogue with the big heart Jun 16, 2009
By the High Holidays, we had a docket of five major social action projects. Now we needed the people. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Why does newspaper only pick on Christians? Apr 17, 2009
Or your anti-Buddhist or anti-Hindu cartoons during their high holidays. Why haven't you published those. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Temple Emanu El reaches sale agreement with JCU Jan 25, 2008
The building, slated for opening in time for the 2008 High Holidays, will include two worship spaces along with space for a pre-school, religious education and social events. The 11- 12 million project (a price tag that includes land) is on schedule to be completed by August. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Canada abandons UN anti-racism conference Jan 24, 2008
Mr. Kenney noted important preparatory meetings have been called on Jewish high holidays, preventing Israeli officials from participating. The UN gave planning oversight for the conference to its Human Rights Council, which has targeted Israel in 14 of its 15 resolutions charging human-rights violations in its first two years of existence. (Globe and Mail -- National)
More of this story Dec 14, 2007
Basic questions about Jewish rituals and the High Holidays are more common. During the sweltering grind of a six-week training camp coupled with a long regular season, says Friedman, talking about religion is another way (for players) to get to know each other. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Chabad's 'dream house' revealed Nov 24, 2007
During Passover and the high holidays, the organization hosts events and invites members of the community-not just members-to participate, encouraging others to learn more about Jewish custom and culture. Chabad Lubavitch of Litchfield County was founded in 1996. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Brighter future for Arabs and Jews at peace school Oct 22, 2007
The children observe Muslim, Christian and Jewish holidays, taking time off in recent weeks for both the Jewish high holidays and Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan. All three religions are taught and discussed. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Religious discrimination complaints increase Oct 13, 2007
By Michael L. Diamond, Asbury Park (N.J.) Press Mikhael Rozenberg, an Orthodox Jew, had been working at Vonage Holdings Corp. for a couple of weeks in the fall of 2005 when the High Holidays forced him to miss a portion of a training session. Vonage didn't allow him to make up for the missed time and told him the only available position required him to work on Saturdays, according to a lawsuit filed on his behalf by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (USA Today -- News)
Police out in force in Jerusalem... Oct 6, 2007
More than 3,000 police patrolled the streets of the occupied east Jerusalem to prevent any disturbances during what is often a tense time -- Ramadan usually coincides with Jewish high holidays and Israel severely restricts access to Al-Aqsa. "In normal times a half a million people would have come, but a lot of people couldn't come because of Israeli closures," Jerusalem mufti Sheikh Mohammed Hussein told AFP.. (The Drudge Report)
Litchfield Jewish Center Moving; No Controversy Oct 5, 2007
During Passover and the high holidays, the organization hosts events and invites members of the community-not just Jewish families-to participate, encouraging others to learn more about Jewish customs and culture. Chabad Lubavitch of Litchfield County was founded in 1996. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
in my humble opinion: Losing my religion Oct 4, 2007
I was never especially religious to begin with, but I did grow up going to temple services on the high holidays and attending Hebrew School twice a week until I was 15. Compared to some people, I suppose I might look religiously active. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Circling the Square, Sept. 27 Oct 2, 2007
The music always adds so much to any service, especially the High Holidays, which include Rosh Hashana as well as Yom Kippur. The choir is always exceptional and the singing was enhanced by the organ music of Paul Madore of the Paul Madore Chorale. (Danvers Herald, MA)
US Navy to spend money on masking swastika snafu Sep 30, 2007
"At a time when Jews around the world and in New Jersey are celebrating the High Holidays, we are confronted with this ugly symbol of hatred against Jews," said Etzion Neuer, ADL New Jersey Regional Director. According to the ADL, it's the third time a swastika has been cut into a New Jersey county cornfield. (CTV.ca)
Police Investigating Giant Swastika Carved Into New Jersey Cornfield Sep 26, 2007
"At a time when Jews around the world and in New Jersey are celebrating the High Holidays, we are confronted with this ugly symbol of hatred against Jews," the organization's New Jersey regional director, Etzion Neuer, told the newspaper. "Obviously, those responsible for this act were determined to deliver a message of hate on a massive scale. Washington Township Police Chief Martin Masseroni said his department is investigating. "We're doing everything we can to see if we can find out who did... (Fox News -- Politics)
Hillel celebrates High Holidays Sep 24, 2007
Cassie Bobotas / Acting Associate News Editor. Issue date: 9/24/07 Section. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Food-stamp challenge Sep 22, 2007
Dunay and her friend Debra Gober don't need food stamps, but as an exercise in empathy for the Jewish High Holidays, they wanted to see what it would feel like. They had to give up variety, freedom of choice and, in some cases, their dignity. (The Palm Beach Post)
Poignant remembrance for Yom Kippur -- Rabbi to recall his father's handwritten prayers at Oceanside service Sep 21, 2007
This evening, at his Oceanside congregation's Yom Kippur service, Rabbi Baruch Greenberg will share the story of his father who cared so much for his faith he risked his life to copy the text of the Machzor ---- the prayer book for the Jewish High Holidays Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur ---- while inside a Siberian labor camp ... He asked him if he might bring a Machzor into the camp so the handful of men might recite their prayers for the High Holidays. (North County Times)
Time-Share Program Puts Torah In Jews' Homes Sep 13, 2007
Trazenfeld remembers that as a child she'd stand on her chair in temple to just to get a glimpse of the torah on the High Holidays. It was in the distance. (WFOR.com, FL)
Syria’s Complaint Sep 13, 2007
Hamas knows that the Jewish high holidays approach and the Sabra state would rather be at peace at that time then engaged in hostilities. According to Associated Press reporter Josef Federman, two small extremist groups, Islamic Jihad and the Popular Resistance Committees, claimed responsibility for the rocket attack. (Human Events Online)
Celebration marks Jewish New Year Sep 13, 2007
"The High Holidays are a very important time of the year for students. Having these services here is very meaningful to them," Spanier said. "This is really a day of reflection and remembrance, and a time of renewal. It's a time to look back and forward.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
L’shanah tovah’ Sep 13, 2007
Samansky said it s important small communities like Butte aren t left out of the High Holidays ... The High Holidays end with Yom Kippur, which means day of atonement. (Montana Standard, MT)
New Jewish community welcomes new year Sep 12, 2007
This year, a new Jewish community in Casper will celebrate their first High Holidays together ... She is also one of only three members who can blow the Shofar, a ram's horn used during the High Holidays and in ancient times as a way to alert people it was time to go to temple ... But other than being a traditional and symbolic act, the Shofar exists mainly to remind people of why the High Holidays exist: to start the new year out in right relationship with others and with God, Krampner said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
MTV's VMA's: How Low Can You Go? Sep 11, 2007
" Seriously, I'm not making this up - and I can't help but wonder if Anderson Cooper is a little miserable being saddled with crushing coke cans in primetime. He said at TCA he's spent a lot of time in Rwanda. He's seen too much to be crushing cans on air. And while he's crushing cans, Current TV's young citizen journalists - with their cameras and little more than chutzpah - brave some of the roughest places on earth to film really compelling, watchable stories. These people are passing the... (Multichannel News)
The week in photos Sep 11, 2007
During the 11th annual Homebound Mitzvah Program for the High Holidays, sponsored by MorseLife's Lola Kramer Senior Services Agency, Joe Wasley, of MorseLife, delivers a box of goodies to Village Royale on the Green resident Frances Kanner, 93 ... During the 11th annual Homebound Mitzvah Program for the High Holidays, sponsored by MorseLife's Lola Kramer Senior Services Agency, Joe Wasley (right) of MorseLife, delivers a box to Village Royale on the Green resident Bill Kaplowitz, 88 ... The... (The Palm Beach Post)
* World News Quick Take Sep 10, 2007
UNITED STATES Synagogue seats for sale Just in time for the Jewish High Holidays, two lifetime front-row seats to services at the historic Temple Emanu-El synagogue in Miami Beach, Florida, are being auctioned off on eBay with a minimum opening bid of US$1. 8 million. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
High Holy Days to begin Sep 8, 2007
Sometimes raisins are baked into the challah bread, for the high holidays for a sweet new year, Levine explained. Blessed are You, Lord our God, king of the universe, who creates the fruit of the tree. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Broward Temples Beef Up Security For High Holidays Sep 8, 2007
(CBS4) PLANTATION Even though there is no direct terror threat known to South Florida's Jewish community, synagogues in the area are beefing up security for the high holidays next week, especially in the eve of September 11th. "I was told by security people that we ourselves have to be the eyes and ears if something were to look out of place or stranger," said Rabbi Sheldon Harr of Temple Kol Ami Emanu-el in Plantation. (WFOR.com, FL)
FanFic and Jewish Days of Awe: Exploring Your Favorite Jewish Characters Sep 5, 2007
In honor of the Yamim Noraim, a aims to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays by inviting fanfic writers to participate in a Jewish character ficathon and to pen stories about their favorite Jewish characters. "There are so many fabulous Jewish characters who are so often written in both fanfic and canon as Jewish in name only," says the site's owner, JadeLennox. (Multichannel News)
Olmert, Abbas trade praise at key meeting Aug 29, 2007
Mr. Olmert and Mr. Abbas are expected to meet once more before the start of the Jewish high holidays and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, both of which begin in mid-September. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is also expected to visit next month. (Globe and Mail)
Madonna and Kabbalah crew head to Israel Aug 28, 2007
Anthony Harvey / AP fileMadonna plans to spend the Jewish High Holidays in Israel. Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and Bruce Willis may join her. (MSNBC -- News)
Olmert-Abbas meet ahead of peace conference Aug 28, 2007
But both men have been at odds over what exactly they want to achieve before the international peace conference called by US President George W. Bush, which local officials expect to take place in November after the Jewish and Muslim high holidays. The Palestinians want a detailed framework agreement on core issues -- the thorniest problems in the conflict such as Jerusalem, borders and refugees -- while Israel is looking for a more vague declaration of principles. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Living the kosher life in Toco Hill Aug 11, 2007
At its core is a pool of natural water, a bath used for ritual clensing for an assortment of reasons koshering cooking utensils; the final step when someone converts to Judaism; spiritual preparation for prayer, especially before the Jewish High Holidays. But mostly the mikvah is used by married women after their menstrual cycle, a period when couples refrain from intimacy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
And So It Goes Jul 25, 2007
My father-in-law remembered riding into nearby Waco on a wagon every year for the Jewish high holidays ... My father-in-law remembered riding into nearby Waco on a wagon every year for the Jewish high holidays. (Townhall.com)
Back from addiction, she's voice for recovery Jul 22, 2007
Ashley visited from New York for the high holidays. Ken picked her up at Logan, and Ashley began sobbing. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Unveiling the '07 Celebrity Crush and, oh yeah, talking about college football. Jul 4, 2007
As the new reigning Mailbag Crush, you have a standing invite the next time you're here -- visiting your family, work, High Holidays, etc. -- to come eat some wings, drink some beer and watch some football. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Final Israeli report on Lebanon war postponed Jun 28, 2007
Political sources said the final report, which was widely expected out by August, may not be completed before the Jewish high holidays begin on Sept 12. That being the case, publication could be held back until after the last festival ends on Oct 5. (AlertNet)
How do you say Play ball!’ in Hebrew? Jun 22, 2007
Both men sat out Jewish High Holidays during their playing days, so a Sabbath-observant baseball league suits Holtzman just fine. If the game takes off, notes Holtzman, Israel may field a team for the 2009 World Baseball Classic, an international baseball tournament sponsored by Major League Baseball that was first played last year. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
The NBA Playoffs: May 19, 2007
By the time was playing for the Dodgers, you made a few jokes around the high holidays, admired the fact that a Jew could hit home runs, and left it at that, particularly when his skills began to decline. Also, he shared the outfield with Gary Sheffield, one of the sourest people in all of sports. (Slate)
The frozen chosen May 5, 2007
" Chabon began crossing into fictional territories when he was 10 and wrote his first short story in the style of Arthur Conan Doyle. He was also a devotee of DC and Marvel comics, thanks to his father. Chabon grew up "fairly Jewish" in Columbia, Maryland. "Definitely high holidays in synagogue. I had a bar mitzvah, I went to Hebrew school but we didn't keep kosher and, not only that, we ate bacon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Michael Chabon interview May 4, 2007
Definitely high holidays in synagogue, occasionally once a month for Friday night, we would light candles, I had a bar-mitzvah, I went to Hebrew school but we didn't keep kosher and not only that we ate bacon. The history of Jews and pork is a rich one. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fruit of life: Montana's only resident rabbi encourages congregations to widen the ‘narrow places' in their lives May 1, 2007
But they wanted him to sign a pledge, a statement that he was a loyal adherent to the Sabbath, that he said daily prayers, that he celebrated the high holidays and was kosher. am all of those things, he told them, ut it's not your right to tell me I have to be. (Missoulian, MT)
Here's the pitch: Baseball in Israel Apr 20, 2007
Like Koufax, who famously skipped a 1965 World Series start because it fell on Yom Kippur, Holtzman sat out games that fell on the Jewish High Holidays -- something of a precedent for the Sabbath-observing pro league in Israel. Two other former players who will manage teams are Art Shamsky, a member of the 1969 "Miracle" Mets who later played for the Cubs, and Ron Blomberg, who played for the Yankees and White Sox and was baseball's first designated hitter. (FOX59, IN)
Devotion shared, if faith wasn't Mar 27, 2007
She knows which prayer books to put out for the high holidays. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Beth Shalom's Wornall Road synagogue, land for sale Jan 13, 2007
"Goldsmith Hall can accommodate between 450 and 500 people for a service, which is more than we have for just about any service other than the High Holidays." ... In addition, Rosenthal said, the congregation wants to have space to conduct several different services at one time, especially during the High Holidays, as it does now. (Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, KS)
Beth Israel looks back, ahead Jan 12, 2007
One July afternoon in the mid-1950s, a few young couples living on Milford Mill Road fell into a discussion about what they were going to do for the high holidays, said Jerome Mazer, Beth Israel's first president. All had recently moved away from their parents and into a new neighborhood where they didn't have a synagogue. (Owings Mills Times, MD)
