Bnai Keshet and First Congregational Church host events about Rabbi Heschel’s lifeBnai Keshet and First Congregational Church host events about Rabbi Heschel’s lifeThe 2-part joint program will dive into the life on Rabbi Abraham Joshua HeschelMontclair LocalMontclair Local
Rabbi: Montclair HS leaders ‘open to learning’ about Jewish experienceRabbi: Montclair HS leaders ‘open to learning’ about Jewish experienceMeeting with leadership was prompted by email honoring ultranationalist Meir Kahane.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair Bike Swap recycles 40 new ridesMontclair Bike Swap recycles 40 new rides“Bring a bike, take a bike, or both! It’s free!” said the flyer advertising Bnai Keshet’s first bike swap.Kate AlbrightKate Albright
How Montclair houses of worship keep the faith (and faithful) in pandemicHow Montclair houses of worship keep the faith (and faithful) in pandemicThey've seen video services bring in visitors from far away, and congregants who've moved out of Montclair.Shane Paul NeilShane Paul Neil
A Hanukkah menorah brings light in darknessA Hanukkah menorah brings light in darknessThe Hanukkah menorah which symbolizes the holiday is a variation on the synagoguge menorah. Its many forms represent how Jews assimilate.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Sounds of the shofar, safelySounds of the shofar, safelyHearing the shofar blow is a commandment for Jews on Rosh Hashanah: and it must be heard live. Montclair synagogues have a plan.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Shavuot: all-nighter, with dairyShavuot: all-nighter, with dairyOn Shavuot, Jews study late into the evening, and, traditionally eat dairy foods. Here is a local congregant's recipe for blintzes.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Passover: a socially distanced SederPassover: a socially distanced SederThe Passover Seder takes place in the home. Area Jews are figuring out how to gather on Zoom, and have a socially distanced Seder.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
COVID-19: Shopping safely, with helping handsCOVID-19: Shopping safely, with helping handsShopping feels dangerous during COVID-19 restrictions. Here is our report, from Montclairites ready to help, and from local supermarkets.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Martin Golan to discuss book at Bnai KeshetMartin Golan to discuss book at Bnai KeshetMartin Golan will read from his new book "One Night with Lilith," and Rabbi Ariann Weitzman will about Lilith, at Bnai Keshet.Gwen OrelGwen Orel