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Jan 6, 2023

Congregation Or Shalom celebrates a double mitzvah

On the evening of November 19, Congregation Or Shalom celebrated a double-mitzvah, as they honored Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus for his 40 years of service to the congregation as it’s spiritual leader and celebrated the symbolic burning of Or Shalom's mortgage.

The mortgage burning was made possi…

Jan 6, 2023

Westville Synagogue invites community to learn in memory of Carl Klorman

When Carl S. Klorman found out he was being honored with Westville Synagogue’s Dedication Award, he was both proud and puzzled. After all, just about the only thing he did at shul is come to minyan most mornings and many evenings and most holidays. On Shabbat and holidays, he sat near the …

Jan 4, 2023

Youth Choir takes to singing at BEKI

When Rachel Light came up with the idea of having the children of Beth El–Keser Israel [BEKI] sing at the March 2022 installation of Rabbi Eric Woodward, she didn’t realize she was launching what would become the congregation’s new Youth Choir. Rachel recruited Joshua Perry--who, like …

Jan 4, 2023

Teen thanks Foundation for the “summer of a lifetime”

This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Israel for five weeks with Camp Young Judaea in New Hampshire. The fact that my trip was delayed by a year, due to Covid, made me appreciate the opportunity on another level.

We were able to travel all over the country and had experiences and m…

Jan 4, 2023

Year Four Security Grants Now Available!

Year four of the Jewish Foundation’s security grants cycle begins January 15, 2023 (and deadline is August 13, 2023). This security grants initiative, for synagogues, day schools, JCC, and Camp Laurelwood (from the Arthur Eder Family Fund, in memory of Arthur & Yvette Eder) has awarded $79…

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