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Thoughts on Jewish Life in Manchester and Beyond
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Imagine a commandment that one can fulfill only once in twenty-eight years! Judaism has such a ritual that marks the conclusion of an astronomical cycle and it will be observed this Wednesday morning, April 8 th in congregations around the world. We at Read More...
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Cantor Sarra Spierer, daughter of Temple Israel members Mel and Rachel Spierer, has been invited back to Temple Israel this year to lead the Selichot services along with the Temple’s spiritual leader, Rabbi Edward Friedman, on Saturday evening, Read More...
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Mark Twain noted that “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.” Anyone who has been to a traditional Jewish worship service quickly notices that while people may no longer be attired as formally as they were Read More...
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Most years our neighbors’ Easter celebrations coincide with the holiday of Passover on the Jewish calendar. As I explained in an earlier column, because of the Jewish leap year, Passover is “late” and starts a month after Easter this Read More...
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We often hear how important the Ten Commandments are in our society as the foundation of Western Civilization. While many people talk about keeping these basic laws, one wonders how many people actually are able to live by them. Aside from the very difficult Read More...
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Most boards and organizations to which I have belonged over the years have rules about a quorum necessary to conduct business. A certain number or percentage of the membership is required before a motion can be passed or any other important affairs can Read More...
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From time to time, as a relative newcomer to Manchester, I’ll find people giving me directions like this, “Head down Elm Street till you get to where Leavitt’s used to be and then take a left and you can’t miss it!” I ignore Read More...
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Somewhat like the Ground Hog Day observance at the end of next week, Jews also are looking forward to the warm weather of Spring as we celebrate the New Year for Trees known as Tu BiShvat this week on January 22nd. This little known holiday in the midst Read More...
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For the past several weeks, Temple Israel member Steve Saulten has been working on a special wood-working project. In recent years, as a hobby, Steve has been creating decorative boxes, clocks, and other small objects out of wood. Some of these items Read More...
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Chanukah, because it occurs in December, is often compared to Christmas. Indeed, in its American incarnation, Chanukah has taken on many of the trappings of the December holiday season: gift-giving, decorations, and parties, none of which are essential Read More...
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Giving thanks is one of the most universal of religious expressions. Every religion and culture has rituals, holidays, and customs that allow people to acknowledge the many gifts with which the Almighty has blessed us. The Jewish tradition is no exception. Read More...
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No sooner do the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur come and go, than the biblical harvest festival of Sukkot is upon us. Traditionally, some people leave the synagogue at the conclusion of Yom Kippur and begin preparing for Sukkot which begins Read More...
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In the little Roman Church of San Pietro in Vinculi (St. Peter in Chains), one finds the tomb of Pope Julius II, scaled back from its original plan that was to be a truly monumental structure in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Remaining from Read More...
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The members of Temple Israel at 66 Salmon Street in Manchester will be gathering for the annual Selichot Prayers of Forgiveness at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8 th . This service is the prelude to the High Holiday Season which begins with Rosh Hashanah Read More...
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Most rabbis, I would say, tend to be bibliophiles. We just love books. For a few of us, “bibliophilia” may be too tame a term. “Bibliomania” may be closer to the mark. My wife will tell you that my picture is printed next to the Read More...
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