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...
Navigating Life’s End With Kol Ami
Death and dying are uncomfortable topics for many, but that’s precisely why Rabbi Gilah Langner wants to discuss them.
Langner, the spiritual leader of Kol...
Tifereth Israel to Host Survivor of Solitary Confinement
Carceral confinement goes against Jewish values, according to members of Tifereth Israel Congregation in the nation’s capital. That’s why the synagogue is hosting a...
Doing a Mitzvah With Temple Rodef Shalom
Uncooked beans and rice go flying through assembly lines for neighbors in need during a Falls Church synagogue’s annual Winter Mitzvah Day, this year...