Keyword: Rabbi Sholom Stern
6 results total, viewing 1 - 6
It was on March 25, 1968, 10 days before he was assassinated that Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke to us at our annual rabbinical assembly convention held at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, New York. more
Many have pointed out that this year is the only time in the 21st century that the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving. It is fortuitous that the two holidays occur on the same day, for thematically they are identical. more
Temple Beth El, a Conservative congregation, celebrated its 90th anniversary with gala at the Locust Avenue synagogue in Cedarhurst on Oct. 27. more
When Alvin Epstein moved to Woodmere 47 years ago, he decided to join Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst a year later because it shared the same conservative values and offered outstanding youth and adult programs. more
The Talmud in its attempt to describe a genuinely religious person records: “Who is a pious person; he who is tough on himself and lenient on others.” It’s usually the other way around. For ourselves we are able to find a million excuses for unacceptable behavior. more
In order to appreciate the festival of Passover that is designated as the holiday of freedom, one must look at the struggle for freedom that is being waged in Middle East and African countries. The yearning to tear off the yoke of oppression that enslaves many is a universal one. more
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.