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Congregation Am Echod’s goal is to create and foster a warm and inclusive community where we can pursue Gimilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness).
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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement
The Brutalist: A Jewish Immigrant Saga for the Ages
The Brutalist: A Jewish Immigrant Saga for the Ages jemerman
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Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" opens with Hungarian architect, Jewish Holocaust survivor, and soon-to-be freshly minted U.S. immigrant László Toth in the shadowy depths of a ship headed into New York Harbor.
Proud JEWS
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Right before Sukkot, I noticed the word "JEW" carved into my sidewalk. I began to grind out the word, but rather decided to replace the space by adding "Proud JEWs" to the sidewalk.
Broadcasting the Miracle of Fat Liberation
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At Fat Torah, Hanukkah is our favorite holiday. Hanukkah in particular is a holiday that celebrates fat. On Hanukkah, we remember that miraculous oil that was meant to only last for one day and ended up lighting the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem for eight days. Eating foods fried in oil, in fat, is a key part of this commemoration.
Winterfaith
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"Winterfaith" seems a much more apt description for me than "interfaith." We're not observing two religions; I was raised Jewish, and my partner was not. Together, we are raising our children as Jewish campers, and even after 15+ years of our relationship, 11 of which with at least one child, the winter holidays are when our "interfaith" background proves to be the most challenging.
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High Holidays 2024
September 20, 2024
In order to fund High Holiday services, we will require that each family who wishes to attend (in person or via Zoom) purchase a ticket. Tickets are $150 per family, and cover the cost of attending for both Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. A Tashlich Service, symbolic for casting off of sins, will be held […]