Jennifer Siegel
By Jennifer Siegel
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News Jewish Cadets Find Friendly Environment at West Point
WEST POINT, N.Y. — When Adam Sasso arrived at the U.S. Military Academy in the summer of 2001, he expected to find intense challenges, close friendships and rigorous academics. But he was pleasantly surprised to also find at the army’s elite college a Jewish community he describes as “very committed.” There are fewer than 90…
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News Hecklers Nabbed VIP Seating With Help of (Former) Friend
After Prime Minister Sharon was interrupted by a handful of hecklers Sunday during a speech in New York, one of his high-profile hosts felt the need to apologize. “The noisy minority does not reflect the view of the vast majority,” said host James Tisch, chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations….
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News Buffalo Synagogue Boycotts a Paper For Nixing Gay Ad
A Reform synagogue in Buffalo, N.Y., is boycotting the local Jewish newspaper after the Orthodox owners refused to print an advertisement for a synagogue concert featuring a gay men’s chorus. Temple Beth Zion, which hosted the event in January, is withholding all paid advertisements and event listings from the Buffalo Jewish Review, according to a…
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News Interfaith Program Facing Elimination
A groundbreaking outreach program aimed at interfaith families faces elimination as a local federation looks for ways to trim its budget. The 15-year-old Pathways Program, run by United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey, could close as early as this summer following a recommendation last week from the organization’s allocations council. Some board members of…
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News Missing Kiev Statue Touches Off Frenzy
His name may double as a greeting of “hello,” but a recent statue of Sholom Aleichem went missing before anyone could say goodbye. A bronze statue of the author disappeared from a central square in Kiev several weeks ago, touching off an international frenzy — fueled by speculation on the Internet — about its whereabouts….
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News Scandal Over Proselytizing Hits Air Force
The U.S. Air Force Academy is embroiled in a growing scandal over alleged religious coercion, following an investigation triggered by complaints from a Jewish student distressed over evangelical Christian proselytizing. Earlier this year, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a Washington-based advocacy group launched an investigation. Its report alleges that academy leaders, including…
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News Seeking ‘A New Way To Daven’
While the bulk of synagogue reform initiatives have originated in Conservative and Reform circles, renewal efforts have also emerged recently in the Orthodox community. Last week, the Orthodox Union — which represents some 1,000 congregations — announced a first-time grant competition to reward synagogues for displaying innovative programming that strengthens congregational or community life. Starting…
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News Shamash U.: A School For Unsung Heroes
It is an unsung job with many names: shamash, sexton, beadle, ritual director, hazzan sheini — even bar or bat mitzvah teacher. Whatever you call it, synagogue movement insiders say, the real problem is the dearth of skilled laymen who are willing and able to step in. Whether the task is chanting Torah, blowing shofar…
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