Congregation Beth Emeth: It’s a synagogue. It’s a wildlife sanctuary.
Woodchucks, tree frogs and bluebirds. Those are just some of the species documented on Congregation Beth Emeth’s eight-acre property in Herndon. In July, the...
Rabbi Aaron Stucker-Rozovsky comes to town
Life has changed drastically for Rabbi Aaron Stucker-Rozovsky since the coronavirus pandemic began. In that time he got married, his mother died of cancer,...
In Arlington, the rabbi at last
Rav Natan, as the rabbi is known — “I’m not a big formal person” — was waiting.
As was his congregation-to-be. Both were waiting for...
Summer challenges occupy students at Ohr Kodesh
It’s Sunday morning when the assignments come in. You have five days to complete various tasks: cooking a traditional Jewish dish, reciting the names...
Family portraits during an apocalypse
Some dressed in formal attire. Others wore pajamas. Altogether, 30 families belonging to B’nai Shalom of Olney gathered on their front porches to be...
Congregation Etz Hayim improvises without a rabbi
By Elisa Posner
Congregation Etz Hayim in Arlington finds itself in the unusual position of being between rabbis. The Conservative congregation gave a sendoff to...
Dinnertime texts challenge teens on Jewish trivia
Did you know Moses was 80 years old when he led the Israelites out of Egypt, according to the biblical tale in the Book...
Congregation Ner Shalom branded masks save lives, spread the word
When Congregation Ner Shalom, in Woodbridge, has a fundraiser, they usually design a T-shirt for congregants to buy. This year, with a new accessory...
Hill Havurah produces podcast for the pandemic
Like congregations everywhere, Hill Havurah in Washington has relocated to Zoom. But Rabbi Hannah Spiro wanted to do something more.
“We really felt bad that...
Seniors spend quarantine putting memories on paper
During quarantine, people have had a lot more free time, and a lot more time to think.
Some members of Congregation Beth El of Montgomery...
