…Israel by young Jews. The idea was to stimulate interest in Judaism and Israel and to bring Diaspora Jews and Israelis closer. During its first year, Birthright sponsored 9000 participants,…
…of Health”, while newspapers and the Associated Press believe every number they are told without question, and while our own Times Leader continues to report those numbers without hesitation but…
…In anticipation of that future reality, and to show solidarity and support for our Israeli brothers and sisters, we need to start to make sure that every Jew gets to…
…again to devote many hours to fixing all the problems while still moving us forward. As always, thanks to Rabbi and Cantor for their continued guidance through it all. Our…
…values, history, and heritage, as well as a time to get closer to God. At a time when for many of us our Temple’s namesake, Israel the country, showed few…
…AFFAIRS ENDOWMENT – Created by Julius and Ann Altman in memory of their parents, Max and Sarah Altman and Jacob and Jennie Garber, to disseminate knowledge of the high ideals…
…History at Wyoming Seminary and teaches Old Testament at Kings College and World Religions at Misericordia University. He serves as the Jewish Chaplain at the Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital, and is…
…There are local Israeli GoFundMe-type donation sites that we will send money to as a congregation. Our favorite tour guide, Scranton raised Lee Glassman also spoke to us (at 2:00 am Israel…
…around the Temple shaking the lulav and reciting poems known as Hosha’not. While most Jews don’t know what Hosha’na means, many Christians are familiar with the Anglicized term, Hosanna. Hosanna…
…(Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and a book by John Caird. The musical is based on the Book of Genesis, with Act I telling the story of Adam and Eve, and Cain and Abel, while Act…
