From the Star Democrat, Easton, April 23, 2015 http://www.stardem.com./ PHOTO BY KATIE WILLIS Torah dedication Temple B’nai Israel of Easton unveiled and dedicated a framed section of a Torah scroll that was saved from destruction during the Holocaust. The event took place at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Pictured left to right are the Rev. […]
From the Star Democrat, Easton, September 2, 2014 PHOTO BY KATIE WILLIS By KATIE WILLIS http://www.stardem.com./ EASTON — Temple B’nai Israel in Easton is ready to embrace a new project involving its future on the Eastern Shore. According to Rabbi Peter Hyman and Elaine Friedman, president of Temple B’nai Israel Center for Jewish Life on […]
From The Star Democrat Temple marks Holocaust Remembrance Day By SARAH DRURY sdrury@chespub.com May 4, 2016 http://www.stardem.com/ Photo by SARAH DRURY Professor John Borelli of Georgetown University was the special guest at Temple B’nai Israel on Sunday, May 1, for Holocaust Remembrance Day to speak about the 50th anniversary of Vatican II and its impact […]
The Star Democrat Sunday, May 29, 2016 Temple B’nai Israel, Shore Regional Health finalize property sale By JOSH BOLLINGER jbollinger@stardem.com May 29, 2016 From left: Eastonattorney Michael Kopen, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Chief Financial Officer JoAnne Hahey, Temple B’nai Israel immediate past president Elaine Friedman, chairman of the temple’s board of directors Arna […]
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 […]
August 20, 2017 Look at what unites us By JOHN GRIEP Executive Editor On Aug. 12, a group of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, racists, anti-Semites — haters — gathered in Charlottesville, Va., ostensibly in protest of the planned removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, but really to espouse their detestable views about […]
By JOHN GRIEP Executive Editor OXFORD — Nearly 200 people gathered Friday evening, Aug. 18, at Oxford Park in a sign of community unity and solidarity against hatred. “Shabbat in the Park: A Worship Service of Community Unity” was organized by Rabbi Peter Hyman of Temple B’Nai Israel and other clergy leaders as a response […]
By CONNIE CONNOLLY cconnolly@chespub.com Sep 19, 2017 Construction workers soared above Temple B’nai Israel’s new synagogue, under construction on Easton Parkway, on the V-shaped, raised roof “monitor” that shelters the portion of the sanctuary that houses the ark on the east side of the building. Photo Credit: Connie Connolly EASTON — Temple B’nai Israel will […]
April 2018 printed with permission By our programs and involvement, we are a leader in the community for (solving) issues and problems. With our new temple, I see a new horizon for further participation by members of the congregation, increased involvement with the wider community and greater awareness by people who haven’t known we are […]