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Daily Briefing July 7 " Will the Chief Rabbinate keep its monopoly on kosher certification?
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (30+ words) Jewish world and real estate reporter Zev Stub on what's new at the Maccabiah, a challenge to the Rabbinate, and what the strong shekel means for the real estate market...
Cafe at the center of Shabbat controversy linked to missionaries
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (39+ words) After protests over the opening of a caf" on Shabbat, a newly revealed recording raises questions about the link between the company operating the venue and Jews for Jesus. Cafe at the center of Shabbat controversy linked to missionaries...
UK's oldest synagogue sets City of London skyscraper principles
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (617+ words) The Jewish community wants planners to consider the synagogue's unique importance The UK's oldest continuously-run synagogue has launched three proposed "guiding principles" for developers and the local authority in a bid to safeguard its future against tall building proposals. Bevis…...
UK's oldest synagogue sets skyscraper principles
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (356+ words) The UK's oldest continuously-run synagogue has launched three proposed "guiding principles" for developers and the local authority in a bid to safeguard its future against tall building proposals. Bevis Marks Synagogue, a Grade I-listed site located in the east of…...
The Blogs: When July 4 Coincides with Shabbat
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (478+ words) If ever Americans needed to celebrate July 4, this is the year. And if ever American'Jews'needed to observe July 4, this is absolutely the year. We are all being distracted and often enraged by attacks " or presumed attacks " on our patriotism, our…...
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (96+ words) Light Candles: 8: 12 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 9: 12 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 58 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 58 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 50 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 52 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 08 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 30 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 33 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 33 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 22 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 35 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 31 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 31 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 26 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 25 p. m....
Montreal synagogue arsonist claims plot was driven by addiction, not antisemitism
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (80+ words) Jewish Rhode Island Montreal synagogue arsonist claims plot was driven by addiction, not antisemitism Every Friday, starting July 3 - 31 | Temple Beth-El Shabbat Service, Every Saturday, starting June 13 - August 1 | Temple Sinai Morning Service, Every Saturday, starting June 13 - August 1 | Temple Sinai Breakfast and…...
Jewish stars and stripes: Local clergy sew 250th into Shabbat
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (1315+ words) Independence Day will mark a rare convergence of the civic and the sacred as America's 250th anniversary falls on Shabbat. For at least four Bay Area Jewish clergy, the overlap presents an opportunity to celebrate America, reflect on the country's ideals,…...
Happenings in the Kosher World
5+ day, 1+ min ago (1220+ words) Explosion at Saba's Pizza Injures Two Two people were injured last week following an oven explosion at Saba's Pizza on Manhattan's Upper East Side. According to reports, the blast occurred inside the restaurant's kitchen and prompted an FDNY response, with…...
Rabbi Stein Steps Up at the Jewish Center
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (253+ words) Following the departure of Rabbi Josh Franklin from the Jewish Center of the Hamptons in East Hampton, Rabbi Debra Stein, the center's longtime cantor, has assumed that role while the congregation continues its search for a permanent rabbi." "What's important…...