Resources for NJ synagogues to guard against violent antisemitism
Congregations can apply for grants and trainings
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
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 understanding in Montclair in the wake of a NAACP official's remarks criticized as anti-Semitic...
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.