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Israeli History | B'nai Israel Synagogue

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B'nai Israel Synagogue. Dan Abraham Jewish Cultural Center, serving Rochester and worldwide visitors. History of our Congregation. Center for Israel Education, Atlanta, Ga. Ken Stein, President. Today in Israeli History – Mufti of Jerusalem rejects majority Palestinian Arab state. March 3, 1939. Today in Israeli History – Jordan’s King Hussein passes away. February 7, 1999. Today in Israeli History – Recha Freier establishes foundations of Youth Aliyah. January 30, 1933. The worsening of conditions in Ge...

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Meditation before Yom Kippur for One who Cannot Fast | ayekah -- where are you?

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Ayekah — where are you? Conversations about how we respond to the world through a Jewish lens. Meditation before Yom Kippur for One who Cannot Fast. October 3, 2014 in Holy Days. I am sharing this meditation for my friends who cannot fast. There are many articles and teachings around that address how we need to take care of each other. But I have always found this reading to be helpful and insightful. Meditation before Yom Kippur for One who Cannot Fast. Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LMSW 2005/5765. Help us...

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Adult Learning at TBT and Preparing our Hearts for the Days of Awe | ayekah -- where are you?

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Ayekah — where are you? Conversations about how we respond to the world through a Jewish lens. Adult Learning at TBT and Preparing our Hearts for the Days of Awe. August 4, 2014 in Holy Days. I am a believer that we all have a desire to continue our own growth as human beings, to make our personal journeys meaningful. But I also see that we are pulled in many directions that often distract us from the experiences we would like to have. I love learning together because there is an intimacy that we can get...

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Shabbat Reflections on a Song Leader ~ Once | ayekah -- where are you?

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Ayekah — where are you? Conversations about how we respond to the world through a Jewish lens. Shabbat Reflections on a Song Leader Once. February 8, 2015 in Uncategorized. There is nothing in the world so much like prayer as music is. William P. Merrill). We didn’t know if she would ever utter a complete and coherent sentence. We couldn’t bring her into a room full of people and stimuli-knowing it would overwhelm her senses. We didn’t know if she would be able to make and sustain friendships. A Thread t...

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ISMI-CIE One-Week Workshops

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School of Public Health. Robert W. Woodruff. Emory University main site. ISMI is pleased to announce that June 26-30, 2016, Pending funding, the 15th annual CIE/ISMI Workshop for pre-collegiate teachers will comense. "History, Culture and Politics of Modern Israel" will be held in Atlanta, GA. Space is limited. Travel stipends may be provided. Above: Teachers at the 2012 ISMI-CIE One Day Workshop working with innovative curricula offerings.). Requirements: We work with teachers (grades 5-12) to augment t...

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Dr. Kenneth W. Stein, Director

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School of Public Health. Robert W. Woodruff. Emory University main site. Dr Kenneth W. Stein, Director. Dr Kenneth W. Stein, Director. William E. Schatten Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern History. Director, Middle East Research Program. Director, Institute for the Study of Modern Israel. President, Center for Israel Education. 561 South Kilgo Circle. Atlanta, GA 30322.

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VOTE FOR REFORM IN ISRAEL | ayekah -- where are you?

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Ayekah — where are you? Conversations about how we respond to the world through a Jewish lens. VOTE FOR REFORM IN ISRAEL. November 14, 2014 in Israel. If you care about the Reform Movement in Israel, if you support egalitarian prayer, if you believe in freedom of religion, the right of Reform rabbis to conduct marriage, divorce, burial and conversion, if you believe that women should have equal status, here is your chance to make a difference. ARZA’s presence at the Zionist Congress has empowered the Mov...

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Why High Holiday Serivces Matter More Than You Might Think | ayekah -- where are you?

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Ayekah — where are you? Conversations about how we respond to the world through a Jewish lens. Why High Holiday Serivces Matter More Than You Might Think. September 24, 2014 in Holy Days. I loved watching this video blog from one of my favorite teachers, Rabbi Larry Hoffman. In under three minutes, he has shared such a beautiful insight into the meaning of our High Holy Days that can inspire us to thrive in our humanity. Thank you, as always, Dr. Hoffman. Shanah Tovah u’Metukah to all! Seth Cohen of Atla...

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When a Month Just Isn’t Enough | ayekah -- where are you?

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Ayekah — where are you? Conversations about how we respond to the world through a Jewish lens. When a Month Just Isn’t Enough. February 11, 2015 in Uncategorized. Another great piece by my wife in recognition of National Disability Awareness Month. She shared this piece a few years ago… I wish we wouldn’t need a special month to advance issues of inclusion and access. I am grateful that the Jewish community is becoming more and more responsive, but we have a lot of work still to do. A Thread that Has No ...