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A pioneering Reform synagogue makes way for a booming Iranian Jewish community
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (1655+ words) Part 5 of my story of the delusional con man: The plan to buy jets in Israel and convert them to planes that could fight forest fires Israeli Government Report Ranks World's 10 Most Influential Antisemites 4000 Quarters for my Uncle Lew " a…...
Shabbat Candle Lighting Times
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (11+ words) Jewish Press of Tampa Shabbat Candle Lighting Times...
Union for Reform Judaism Names Rabbi Esther Lederman to Lead Jewish Life & Leadership, a Visionary New Program Team
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (553+ words) Names Rabbi Esther Lederman to Lead Jewish Life & Leadership, a Visionary New Program Team | Union for Reform Judaism'Union for Reform Judaism April 20, 2026 - The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) announced today that Rabbi Esther Lederman will lead its newly established program…...
International Women's Shabbaton in Krakow Marks a Decade of "Chochmat Nashim
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (230+ words) The Shabbaton featured a rich program of lectures, workshops, group discussions, and social activities led by community rebbetzins, Chabad emissaries, and guest speakers from across Europe. The opening session included a class titled "A Compass for Life" delivered by Rabbi…...
500 Jewish Women Gather for Shabbaton in Petersburg
1+ week, 8+ min ago (253+ words) More than 500 Jewish women from 45 cities across Russia and Belarus came together in Petersburg for a powerful and uplifting Shabbaton, marking the 10th anniversary of this unique gathering organized by the Kollel Torah learning network. The milestone event brought together participants…...
Shabbat times from April 17 to April 24
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (66+ words) Shabbat times for the week Saturday, April 18 (Iyar 1), second day Rosh Chodesh Iyar. Torah portion: Tazria-Metzora, Leviticus 12: 1 to 15: 33 and Numbers 28: 9-15. Haftarah: Isaiah 66: 1-24. Shabbat ends in London at 8. 53; Bournemouth 9. 01; Leeds 9. 06; Manchester 9. 09; Gateshead 9. 17; Glasgow 9. 27. Tuesday, April 21 (Iyar 4), Yom Hazikaron. Wednesday, April 22 (Iyar…...
8 Things To Do Next Week In Jewish Philadelphia
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (513+ words) SATURDAY, APRIL 25 BAGELS & BIBLE In lieu of a formal sermon, Rabbi Sandi Berliner will hold an informal Torah study session following services. Enjoy bagels, cream cheese and coffee. The event runs from noon to 2 p. m. at the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim....
Shabbat Shalom: To those who continue to build
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (1252+ words) There is a line that has stayed with me this week. It is not enough that we survive, we build. It would be easy, given our history, to define ourselves by survival alone. To look back across centuries of exile,…...
Thoughts of butterflies and upcoming Jewish events
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (162+ words) By Cailin Acosta in La Mesa, California As a kid, I loved butterflies and all the different species and colors. At the San Diego Zoo, I like to go into the butterfly pavilion and try to get them to land…...
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (84+ words) Light Candles: 7: 19 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 27 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 21 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 09 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 06 p. m. Light Candles: 6: 29 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 7: 48 p. m. Light Candles: 6: 49 p. m. Light Candles: 6: 41 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 7: 50 p. m. Light Candles: 6: 51 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 7: 49 p. m. Light Candles: 6: 38 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 7: 45 p. m....