Category Archives: Synagogue

Neal Dublinsky ZT”L

I’m eating lunch at 12:20 p.m. today in front of my desktop computer and surfing around Facebook when I chance upon this announcement on a friend’s page: “BARUCH DAYAN HA EMES: Our Beloved Friend NEIL DUBLINSKY (“Neil Dee” on Facebook) … Continue reading

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‘We’ve Got To Get You A Wife’

Until a Jewish community tries to get you a wife, you’re not really a part of it. You may attend its functions but you’re not part of the community. At various stops in my Jewish journey, I’ve become part of … Continue reading

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The Young Shul

Email: “Hello, I really like your blog, especially your review of synagogues. I too am a convert to Judaism… I was wondering if you would recommend a few synagogues (preferably Conservative or Reform) with a good community and younger membership … Continue reading

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The Richer The Shul, The Colder

My theory is that rich people feel less of a need to reach out to strangers and to make them feel welcome. Instead, they are used to people clambering for their attention. Perhaps a big part of the reason that … Continue reading

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No More Shul In San Bernadino

From The Los Angeles Times: Emanu El, once the only Jewish congregation in San Bernardino, moved east to Redlands last December, leaving one of the biggest cities in California with no center for organized Judaism. The controversial move, after more … Continue reading

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