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Revelation from Minneapolis

by David Z. Vaisberg | Jun 1, 2020 | 0 Comments

Revelation from Minneapolis Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg May 29, 2020

Chazak, Chazak, V’nitchazeik

by Jessica F. Epstein | May 15, 2020 | 0 Comments

Chazak, Chazak, V’nitchazeik by Cantor Jessica Epstein May 15, 2020 This week, we come to another milestone in our Jewish year — we conclude the Book of Leviticus, the third book of the Torah. One more book has been studied, read and brought to life. Through the lips...

In Memory of Dr. Bruce H. Greene

by Guest | May 2, 2020 | 0 Comments

Psychiatrist Bruce H. Greene dies at 61 Livingston temple mourns leader who ‘guides by doing’ by Johanna Ginsberg, NJJN Staff Writer https://njjewishnews.timesofisrael.com/psychiatrist-bruce-h-greene-dies-at-61/ Bruce H. Greene loved helping people. The Short Hills...

Virtual mentors help protect most vulnerable: children in isolation

by Clifford M. Kulwin | Apr 19, 2020 | 0 Comments

THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK by Clifford Kulwin Star LedgerGuest columnist http://starledger.nj.newsmemory.com/?publink=11ac20bb3 First responders are today’s heroes. The nurses, doctors and others who daily put their lives on the line teach us about concern, compassion,...

Experiencing our own War of the Worlds this Passover

by Clifford M. Kulwin | Apr 1, 2020 | 0 Comments

By Clifford M. Kulwin, Rabbi Emeritus https://njjewishnews.timesofisrael.com/experiencing-our-own-war-of-the-worlds-this-passover/ Reprinted from NJJN These are strange and difficult times, and this is going to be a strange and difficult Passover. Our seder table...

Ten Things I Learned From Finally Being the Bat Mitzvah Mom

by Jessica F. Epstein | Mar 4, 2020 | 0 Comments

By Cantor Jessica Epstein, March 4, 2020 1-Give them space. Your child will naturally be nervous or anxious. Make sure to give them Friday off from school whether you are doing pictures or not. Let them sleep in, have a relaxing morning. Try not to have a hectic...

Saint Vincent’s Academy Freshman Class Visits TBA

by Faith Joy Dantowitz | Feb 14, 2020 | 0 Comments

As part of their study of World religions, the Freshman class of Saint Vincent's Academy in Newark was privileged to visit Temple B'nai Abraham in Livingston and meet Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz. Rabbi Dantowitz spoke about her academic and spiritual journey to become a...

I’ve ponied up the cash for tutors to give my kids the best shot at college. So, am I part of the problem?

by Clifford M. Kulwin | Feb 3, 2020 | 0 Comments

By Rabbi Emeritus Clifford M. Kulwin, Star Ledger, Guest Columnist The college admissions scandal rolls merrily along. Last week, California mom Karen Littlefair pleaded guilty to having paid $9,000 to a company that took an online Georgetown University class for her...

It’s clear it’s antisemitism. But how to fight against this hatred isn’t as clear cut

by Clifford M. Kulwin | Jan 6, 2020 | 0 Comments

It’s clear it’s antisemitism. But how to fight against this hatred isn’t as clear cut By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist Clifford M. Kulwin, Rabbi Emeritus Temple B'nai Abraham An assailant with a machete storms into a rabbi’s home in Monsey. Shooters bent on killing...