Local clergy, community stand in solidarity with the congregation.
Bnai Keshet
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$10,000 reward offered in attack on synagogue
“While I have certainly been hearing from congregants who are concerned and angry, said Bnai Keshet Rabbi Elliott Tepperman, “the most common response I have heard is one of resilience and solidarity.”
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Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas and other hate speech, found in Edgemont Park
Markings are part of a rise of antisemitism in the United States, local rabbis say.
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Montclair parent shares daughter’s experience with antisemitism at school
Local rabbis and district discuss incidents and plan for future Holocaust education.
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Honoring Jessica de Koninck’s life of service, to Montclair and beyond (Robin’s Nest)
Jessica de Koninck has served on the Montclair Township Council and Board of Education, and worked for three mayors.
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Bnai Keshet to host discussion with ‘God is Here’ author, Rabbi Toba Spitzer
Rabbi Spitzer will talk about her new book ‘God Is Here: Reimagining the Divine’
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Author Ariel Goldberg to share research on trans, queer image cultures
The talk, hosted by Bnai Keshet, will be Feb. 19 on Zoom.
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‘A Montclairite in Jerusalem’ — Times of Israel opinion editor Miriam Herschlag speaks Saturday
Herschlag grew up in Montclair, and her late parents were among Bnai Keshet’s founders.
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Montclair Rabbi Ariann Weitzman named an NJ-11 Pandemic Hero
She inspired and supported congregants during the pandemic, nomination said.
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Bnai Keshet to host course on dismantling white supremacy
Classes will meet once a month through April.
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Bnai Keshet and First Congregational Church host events about Rabbi Heschel’s life
The 2-part joint program will dive into the life on Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
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Rabbi: Montclair HS leaders ‘open to learning’ about Jewish experience
Meeting with leadership was prompted by email honoring ultranationalist Meir Kahane.
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Montclair Bike Swap recycles 40 new rides
“Bring a bike, take a bike, or both! It’s free!” said the flyer advertising Bnai Keshet’s first bike swap.
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How Montclair houses of worship keep the faith (and faithful) in pandemic
They’ve seen video services bring in visitors from far away, and congregants who’ve moved out of Montclair.
