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More than $80k raised for Essex County program to prevent homelessness
Small groups walked around the county this weekend to raise funds.
Reflection on High Holy Days in the pandemic: Don’t repeat the errors of the past (Town Square)
Rabbi David Greenstein asks: “Do we wish to return to systemic inequality and hatred or are we ready to build a better community and society?”
Montclair filmmaker learned about America in ‘Mayor Mohamed’
Jeffrey Togman’s documentary follows the story of Mohamed Khairullah, mayor of Prospect Park since 2006.
A Hanukkah menorah brings light in darkness
The Hanukkah menorah which symbolizes the holiday is a variation on the synagoguge menorah. Its many forms represent how Jews assimilate.
Some Montclair houses of worship putting safety first, won’t reopen yet
On May 21 a letter was sent to Gov. Phil Murphy from a law firm representing 67 churches and their pastors and congregants arguing the right to assemble and worship.
COVID-19: Montclair houses of worship adjust to social distancing, closure
The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted all aspects of life in Montclair, including for members of the township’s many houses of worship.
Clergy, community leaders meeting calls for Montclair to work toward unity, justice
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news A group of Montclair-area clergy and community leaders has issued an open letter addressing a meeting on Jan. 6 to discuss how to build unity and […]
Wings’ Laurence Juber to perform in Montclair
Grammy Award-winner Laurence Juber, who played with Paul McCartney and Wings, will perform in Montclair on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Culture in brief: Wings guitarist to perform
Laurence Juber, a guitar player who has performed with Paul McCartney and Wings, will perfrom at Congregation Shomrei Emunah on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Honey on Rosh Hashanah, saving the world
Apples and honey are a Rosh Hashanah tradition. Tikkun Olam, healing the world, is part of Jewish tradition: bees and honey play a part in that.
Purging the soul on Yom Kippur
Local rabbis consider Yom Kippur a cleansing day, not a dreaded one.
Community in brief: new Rabbinic intern at Shomrei Emunah
Congregation Shomrei Emunah announces Lily Lucey as their new Rabbinic intern.
Passover: wine welcomes the holiday
Wine is important in the Passover Seder.