From the Star Democrat By CONNIE CONNOLLY Mar 13, 2017 At the mention of the villain Haman’s name during the reading of the story of Esther, the congregation at Temple B’nai Israel twirled loud noisemakers. The festive Purim celebration was held on March 12 at the Easton Synagogue. Easton – While winter storm Stella — […]
By CONNIE CONNOLLY cconnolly@chespub.com Apr 14, 2017 Bishop Joel Johnson, Rabbi Peter Hyman and Temple B’nai Israel President Frank Menditch sign an authorization to sell Chametz. The Passover ritual temporarily transfers ownership of leavened food to a Gentile. EASTON — In an age-old ritual, Rabbi Peter Hyman on Thursday, April 13, sold chametz, food not […]
Rosh Hashanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance. This period, known as the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe or High Holy Days), is widely observed by Jews throughout the world, many with prayer and reflection in a synagogue. […]