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Category Archives: Synagogue
Looking For An Orthodox Shul Friendly To Converts?
I get this email: “I was looking at your site and saw that you are a convert to Judaism. I am looking to convert to Judaism. Can you recommend a friendly Orthodox Shul for me to try and get into … Continue reading
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The Most Racially Diverse LA Synagogue?
I got this email: "I just came across your shul reviews and was wondering which LA synagogue has the most racial diversity. I am Black and Jewish and thinking about moving to LA, so I would really like to know … Continue reading
Three Modes For Paying For Shuls
Orthodox rabbi Gil Student writes: In general, there are three basic models for charging synagogue dues: Flat Fee — The first is to make it affordable to just about everybody so that all members pay the same amount. Then, because … Continue reading
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Synagogues Employ Extra Security Measures For Shabbat
Until I was 20, I used to go to church almost every Sabbath. I never recall security guards. Yet I have almost never been to a shul on Shabbat that did not have a security guard. Here’s the email from … Continue reading
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Tagged adam horowitz, armed guard, Beth Jacob, extra security, front doors, peace activist, responsible manner, shabbat, shul, Young Israel
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Economy Drives Shul Merges
There’s no longer a significant difference between Reform and Conservative Judaism so why not merge these two movements as well? Attorney Anita Susan Brenner writes: This week, Rabbi Eric Yoffie, the leader of the Union for Reform Judaism, suggested that … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservative Judaism, palm springs california, reform synagogues, temple isaiah, union for reform judaism, yiddish speakers
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