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LA Jewish community begins High Holy Days amid heightened security
Los Angeles’ Jewish community began the High Holy Days Wednesday by celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Eugene Gold, Brooklyn D.A. Who Led the ‘Son of Sam’ Case, Dies at 100
He prosecuted high-profile cases in the 1970s and championed Soviet Jews, but, after retiring, he ran afoul of the law ...
Police increase presence at places of worship ahead of Jewish High Holidays
Jewish places of worship will be getting a boost in law enforcement protection ahead of the start of the High Holiday season. Police departments across the United States are increasing ...
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In Chicago, one congregation finds fealty to Israel intolerable
RNS is an independent, nonprofit, and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, and culture. Founded in ...
Five Jewish college students report being assaulted in the last month, as Oct. 7 anniversary approaches
Dozens of universities have vowed tougher responses to curtail violence and disruptions, NBC News found. But few have ...
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For first High Holidays after Oct. 7, rabbis weigh very weighty sermons
We can’t ignore the tragedy because God is not absent from the universe. As it says in Psalms, ‘The guardian of Israel does ...
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LAPD Plans `Strategic Presence’ Around Synagogues For Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana begins at sundown Wednesday with the Los Angeles Police Department pledging to have a “strategic presence” around synagogues and other houses of worship amid escalating tensions in the ...
Dozens of suspected White supremacist gang members arrested in Los Angeles area in domestic terrorism investigation
A total of 68 suspected gang members with ties to White supremacy were charged in the Los Angeles area Wednesday in a ...
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'Very difficult time': U.S. Jews grapple with emotions as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
Known as "The Days of Awe," Judaism's High Holy Days — which begin on Wednesday — annually provide an emotional mix of ...
Jewish Journal8h
‘Anyada Buena!’: A New Children’s Book, ‘A Turkish Rosh Hashanah,’ Paints a Vibrant Picture of an Ancient Jewish Community
The experience of reading the book aloud to children is what anyone would want from introducing kids to new Jewish ...
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The Psychological Benefits of Tashlich
Tashlich, meaning "to cast off," is a Rosh Hashanah ritual symbolizing the act of casting away sins by throwing breadcrumbs ...
It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
This year, for many, the emotions will be extraordinarily powerful, given that the midpoint of the 10 days spanning Rosh ...