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Candles were lit for each of the victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, from left, Rabbi Claudio Kupchick of Temple Beth El, center, Rabbi Arnold Marans of the Sephardic Temple and Father Christopher Ballard of Trinity-St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Five Towns religious groups come together over Pittsburgh shooting

“There are very few ways to fight hate, except through love and unity,” said Rabbi Steven Graber of Temple Hillel in North Woodmere. “We’re here together hoping that it will somehow help us to start to heal as well as to be able to send a message to the families of the victims as well as the rest of America that we care.” more

By Tyler Marko | 11/2/18

Bishop John Barres led the processional at the Mass of Installation at St. Agnes Cathedral on Tuesday.

Long Island Catholics celebrate Bishop Barres's installation

The night before Bishop John Barres was to be installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, hundreds of men, women and children from across Long Island lined up around St. Agnes … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 1/31/17

Siddur Lev Shalem is the new prayer book for the Conservative Jewish movement in the U.S.

Deepening the spiritual connection

Having updated the High Holy Days prayer book, Mahzor Lev Shalem, more than five years ago, the Conservative Jewish movement has published a new daily prayer book, Siddur Lev Shalem, under the auspices of the Rabbinical Assembly. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/9/16

Withstanding life’s hardship through prayer

Recently on the street, I met a fellow that I see in synagogue every once in awhile. After exchanging pleasantries, I asked, “So, I’ll see you on the High Holy Days?” I got an answer I did not expect. “I’m thinking about skipping services this year, rabbi. I just don’t think they deliver on what they promise.” more

Rabbi Steven M. Graber, Temple Hillel | 9/4/13

The cover of the revised prayer book used by Conservative Jews during the High Holy Days.

Prompting a prayer book revival

For the first time in 40 years the High Holy Days prayer book used by Conservative Jewish temples was updated and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive based on congregant reports. more

Jeff Bessen | 9/29/10

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