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.
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Sounds of the shofar, safely
Hearing the shofar blow is a commandment for Jews on Rosh Hashanah: and it must be heard live. Montclair synagogues have a plan.
Shavuot: all-nighter, with dairy
On Shavuot, Jews study late into the evening, and, traditionally eat dairy foods. Here is a local congregant's recipe for blintzes.
Passover: a socially distanced Seder
The Passover Seder takes place in the home. Area Jews are figuring out how to gather on Zoom, and have a socially distanced Seder.
COVID-19: Shopping safely, with helping hands
Shopping feels dangerous during COVID-19 restrictions. Here is our report, from Montclairites ready to help, and from local supermarkets.
Martin Golan to discuss book at Bnai Keshet
Martin Golan will read from his new book "One Night with Lilith," and Rabbi Ariann Weitzman will about Lilith, at Bnai Keshet.
In brief: ‘Roots of Antisemitism’ at Bnai Keshet
Professor Mark Leuchter will give a talk on 'The Roots of Anti-Semitism" at the Bnai Keshet Kaplan Minyan on Saturday, Feb. 15.
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 understanding in Montclair in the wake of a NAACP official's remarks criticized as anti-Semitic...
In brief: Protest against treatment of Essex County ICE detainee Thursday
On Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m., Bnai Keshet and Faith in Essex will protest treatment of a deportee front of the Newark Hall of Records, 465 MLK Boulevard.
Montclair churches offering sanctuary to refugees and asylum seekers
Seven of Montclair’s houses of worship offer aid, and in some cases sanctuary, to refugees and asylum seekers.