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…. I, p. 386, and note 139. Others who hold that the two incidents are distinct include Maier, p. 112: “The balance of adducible evidence, however, demonstrates that these are two separate and distinct episodes.” (Cf. pp. 111-114 for his arguments). Likewise, Carl H. Kraeling, “The Episode of the Roman Standards at Jerusalem,” Harvard Theological Review (35) 1942, pp. 276-277; E. Mary Smallwood, Jews Under Roman Rule p. 166: “This episode was surel…
…hat Aaron had expired, And all the house of Israel Keened for Aaron thirty days.” The differences are manifest: Sudden death, slow death; High death, low death; Silent death, mourning death. Why? * * * This is a story of a family’s loss, A band of three siblings loses two, Leaving behind only the stuttering Moses, The man who even as an adult Talks far more often with his brother and sister Than with his wife and son. And it’s a story of a people’…
…tudents to Defense Minister Rabin in Dec. 1987 This article outlines the incidence and stated motivation of conscientious objection and selective conscientious objection to military service among Jewish Israelis from 1948 until early 1988. In general, conscientious objection denotes refusal to participate in war in any form for reasons of religious upbringing or deeply held ethical principals; selective conscientious objection refers to refusal t…
…n to global warming. The cooling system is also way beyond its life expectancy. Maintenance and repair costs are huge. So is the risk of a leak of large quantities of chloroflourocarbons, also known as CFCs, which attack the atmospheric ozone layer and thus expose life on earth to increased levels of harmful ultraviolet radiation. Waiting for this system to break down and to patch it again and again is not environmentally responsible. As a congreg…
…January (observed day), Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (Fourth of July), Labor Day Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, and 25 December (observed day). No Afternoon or Evening services on Thanksgiving and first and second nights of Passover unless otherwise announced. Sunday and weekday morning services are held at the normal times on the following Federal Holidays: Presidents’ Day, Juneteenth, Columbus/Indigenous People’…
…come. Helen Ross: Woman of ValorTo be Honored at Sisterhood Book of Life Lunch On Tuesday 3 June at 12:00 noon Helen Ross will be honored at the Sisterhood’s annual Book of Life Luncheon. See story in Sisterhood News. Milton Smirnoff to Receive Distinguished Service Award at Testimonial Dinner Sunday 8 June 1997 6:00p Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel To reserve your place call (203) 389-2108. A Message from Rabbi Tilsen Israel in our Hearts In hi…
…ss he had surveyed the area and was convinced that there was a substantial number of uncommitted Jewish families who were potential members. People were also beginning to move back to the city, and Westville was still a good neighborhood in which to live. The congregation kept the dues low, with inducements for young families, but largely through the efforts of the Rabbi, some former resignees returned to the fold. The Rabbi also established the “…
…amp. On a typical Shabbat, that might not be a problem. But on high-attendance days, like the High Holy Days, we may need that area for seating. Why are steps necessary? Why not have everyone use the ramps? Some people prefer steps; some prefer ramps. Including both accommodates both preferences. Why have steps and ramps at all? Why not have the ark at floor level, like the reader’s table? The committee gave serious consideration to this possibili…