By Jessica Leader, JTA
• Published February 7, 2012
NEW YORK -- This wasn’t your typical bat mitzvah. It took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, a majority Muslim country with an Jewish community that is thought to number in the double digits. The bat mitzvah, Mei Lin Kallman, spent part of her Hebrew school...
Daniel HearstCongregation B'nai Amoona Daniel didn't know what a life changing experience he would have when he started volunteering at Gateway 180 - Homelessness Reversed (previously known at Gateway Homeless Services). That is until he met a young boy...
By Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose
• Published June 1, 2011
Every parent knows that there are certain moments in the life of your child that can never be forgotten. Specific liminal events, which will forever be etched into your consciousness - engraved indelibly upon your heart. For me, one such moment took place...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published May 18, 2011
(RE)FRESH your wardrobe Last week, I received a call from a woman asking for the names of some bar and bat mitzvah planners in the area. Having just planned one of these events, I told her I would be happy to assist in any way with my first-hand expertise....
On May 16, Congregation Shaare Emeth will hold its 13th Annual Mitzvah Day. The day begins at 8 a.m. with check-in and breakfast at the Temple. After a kickoff ceremony at 8:30 a.m., about 500 participants will disperse throughout the building and the...
