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.
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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.
In brief: Community Tisha B’Av service honors immigrants
On Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m., congregations in Montclair will commemorate Tisha B’Av, at the Federal Building, 972 Broad St., Newark (ICE Headquarters).
Spotlight House of Worship: Tepperman named Human Rights Hero
By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI
tripoldi@montclairlocal.news
The “Houses of Worship” series spotlights local religious organizations. General information about the synagogue is below. If you have religion news you think we should spotlight, please email religion@montclairlocal.news and cu...
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Pride Month: Ms. Harmonica Sunbeam brings Drag Queen Story Hour to town
Ms. Harmonica Sunbeam will leadDrag Queen Story Hour, with stories, crafts and sparkles, at Kidville and Bnai Keshet during Pride Month.
Volunteer Spotlight: MHS senior Jessica Scheinbaum ‘Opts’ to help
By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI
tripoldi@montclairlocal.news
Jessica Scheinbaum, 17, volunteers her time with Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ. Scheinbaum is a senior at Montclair High School and chose CPAW NJ for her internship in the school’s senior option program. She ...
Culture in brief: ‘Tzimtzum’ at Bnai Keshet
Rabbi E. Noach Shapiro will talk about “Tzimtzum: The Expansive Power of Personal Retraction” at Bnai Keshet on Saturday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m.
Purim is a carnival of identity
The Jewish holiday of Purim investigates identity. Purim carnivals will take place this Sunday, March 17; the holiday begins Wednesday.