Learning About Other Faiths at Temple Emanuel
One can expect to walk into a synagogue to learn about Judaism, but what about Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Buddhism, Islam or Latter-day Saints?
All that...
First Jewish Justice’s Great-Grandson Talks Interfaith Relations at Adat Shalom
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush likes to say that he has an “interfaith heart.”
He is the great-grandson of Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish justice...
UMD Chabad Brings Purim Spirit to Students
Following days of festivities, the University of Maryland Chabad community celebrated Purim with a “roving party” consisting of 12 stops around campus.
During the “lively,...
Mahjong Bridges Generations at Beth El
In 2009, Nancy Kay brought her love of mahjong to Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County, kickstarting a beloved tradition.
March 15 marks the community’s...
Purim Fun for Everyone at Chabad of Silver Spring
Anyone who walked into Chabad of Silver Spring on Purim felt like they were in the big tent, according to Co-Director Rabbi Berel Wolvovsky,...
Beth Chaverim Travels to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
As a self-described “failed screenwriter,” when Mark Raffman wrote the first draft of his synagogue’s 2026 Purim spiel, he had a vision of Princess...
Taking Jewish Humor Seriously at Beth Chai
Four in 10 American Jews consider having a good sense of humor an “essential part of Jewish identity,” twice as many as those who...
Kol Shalom Delves Into Latin American Jewish Literature
Six years ago, the Kol Shalom community began a series known as Tikkun Talks, bringing members’ expertise into the synagogue for presentations on a...
Temple Sinai Views Immigration Crisis Through Film
With Border Patrol shootings and anti-ICE demonstrations dominating national headlines, it seems more relevant than ever that Temple Sinai is educating about immigrant rights.
The...
A Showcase of Women’s Talent at Kehilat Pardes
Every year after Women’s Open Mic, attendees ask Dahlia Topolosky if they can make this event monthly rather than annual.
The open mic night is...