Fake bomb found near French Jewish institution

Published on March 12, 2013

Police destroyed a fake explosive device found near a Jewish institution in the French city of Lyon.

It’s time to invite newcomers into our ‘big Jewish tent’

By Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff
Published on October 11, 2007

Certainly, this story of Abraham and Sarah's tent -- as described in Genesis 18 and explicated in the midrash -- is particularly timely, as we begin the yearly cycle of Torah readings. Even more so, the story of Abraham and Sarah is directly relevant to what the Jewish community has become and where it wants to be.

Daze of Awe

By David Suissa
Published on October 4, 2007

After two days of talking marketing with Jewish organizations, I've come to appreciate that marketing is not a very Jewish idea.

Sin City is a nice place to visit, but not a Jewish oasis—yet

By Ira M. Sheskin
Published on April 12, 2007

Jews were in Las Vegas when it emerged as the gambling capital of the country, and Jews have been coming to Las Vegas ever since.

Staying Active at 50

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on December 10, 1998

The state of Israel isn't the only Jewish institution celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Sepulveda Boulevard, in West Los Angeles, the renowned Leo Baeck Temple is celebrating its Jubilee, commencing with a series of events Dec. 11-13.

All the Children

By Rabbi Elazar Muskin
Published on October 8, 1998

On the eve of Simchat Torah, many synagogues auction the three major honors of the day, with proceeds benefiting the synagogue or other Jewish institutions. Two honors, Hatan Torah (for the one called to the final reading in Deuteronomy) and Hatan Bereshit (for the one called to the first reading in Genesis), usually receive the highest bids. The third, Kol Hanearim -- supervising the blessing of all minor children as a tallit is held over their heads, while the honoree receives the next-to-last aliyah in Vezot Haberakha -- can be a close second.