by Adina Allen Each spring, Passover arrives in a world that is blossoming — soft buds appearing on branches, the scent of spring carried on the breeze, the sun growing ever brighter, coaxing life from the soil. It is a time when the world seems to open itself up again, bursting forth with fresh life. […]
Why does a Synagogue Keep a Kosher Kitchen? Synagogues keep their kitchens kosher to uphold a tradition rooted in Jewish dietary laws (kashrut), which are seen as a way to connect with God and maintain a sacred space for the community. Religious Significance: Kashrut, or “keeping kosher,” is a set of dietary laws derived from […]
Steve & Anne welcomed their new baby girl, Eden Hope to their family. Is she not the cutest? Congrats also to Gary on his new granddaughter!
We as Jewish people think of the period near Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as the “holiday season.” Yom Kippur has been the most important Jewish Holiday of the year for many centuries, and it cannot be denied that from a religious perspective it holds a unique place at the top of the holiday hierarchy. […]
Sisterhood had a very informative meeting with special guest Miki Karni from Jewish Family Services of the Upstate. Below is a note from her regarding the meeting. I want to thank you for our meeting yesterday in Spartanburg and for meeting the lovely ladies of your Sisterhood. It was not only a pleasure but something […]
Doing It for the Kids Fatherhood changed me. Before becoming a father, I looked at everything in terms of what was best for me and my wife. But having a little one changed what is important. Rather than asking myself what would be best in the next year or two, I now ask myself what […]
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