By BRENDA FISHER bfisher@chespub.com May 21, 2018 PHOTO BY Brenda Fisher EASTON — The sounds of joy and praise rang out from the Temple B’Nai Israel on May 18 during the first confirmation class in the synagogue’s 65-year history. Corresponding with the celebration of Shavuot, five youth from the congregation completed the two-year confirmation class […]
By JACK RODGERS jrodgers@chespub.com Nov 1, 2018 Members of the clergy from assorted faiths join together in lighting the memorial candles during the Temple B’nai vigil Thursday, Nov. 1. Photo by Jack Rodgers EASTON — More than 500 people attended the Temple B’nai Israel vigil Thursday, Nov. 1, which honored victims of the shooting at […]
At the request of so many, we are pleased to share with you the text of Rabbi Hyman’s sermon which he delivered at the 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast last month. Rabbi Hyman was the key-note speaker at this community celebration. I am honored by your invitation to share some thoughts on […]
It is no small task to speak with the community onthisday when we celebratethe birth, life andlegacyof Martin Luther King, Jr.For this isadayof conscienceand memory. Onthis dayhistory and hope converge. On this day, ourpast is measured againstour progress. On this day, we are answerable to Dr. King and to his dream. The challenge and burden of […]
Pesach, known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish spring festival, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance of this holiday centers around a special home service called the seder (meaning “order”) and a festive meal; the prohibition of chametz (leaven); and the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread). […]
Purim is celebrated with a public reading—usually in the synagogue—of the Scroll of Esther (M’gillat Esther), which tells the story of the holiday. Under the rule of King Ahashverosh, Haman, the king’s prime minister, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who […]
By CONNIE CONNOLLY cconnolly@chespub.com Nov 23, 2017 Contributed Photo Rabbi Peter Hyman of Easton, right, recently attended the Metropolitan Opera debut of baritone David Adam Moore, who posed with him at a restaurant after the performance.EASTON — Little did Rabbi Peter Hyman know when he helped a Texas teenager transfer to a prestigious music college […]
Imagine the following scene playing out on CSPAN: On a specific day of the year, the Supreme Court justices together with the member of Congress take copies of the United States Constitution and dance around the floor of the House of Representatives while singing, clapping and lifting the law books high in the air. With […]
Zman simchaseinu, Sukkos as a time of great joy, took on a whole new meaning this year with the announcement that Gilad Shalit will be released in the next few days. After 5 years languishing in a Hamas dungeon in an undisclosed location with absolutely no visits or contact from family, the people of Israel […]
At the request of so many, we are pleased to share with you the text of Rabbi Hyman’s sermon which he delivered at the 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast last month. Rabbi Hyman was the key-note speaker at this community celebration. I am honored by your invitation to share some thoughts on […]
It is no small task to speak with the community onthisday when we celebratethe birth, life andlegacyof Martin Luther King, Jr.For this isadayof conscienceand memory. Onthis dayhistory and hope converge. On this day, ourpast is measured againstour progress. On this day, we are answerable to Dr. King and to his dream. The challenge and burden of […]