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Move Over Florida, Charleston Is New Hot Place for Jewish Couples

By Rukhl Schaechter

Move Over Florida, Charleston Is New Hot Place for Jewish Couples
Charleston wants everyone to know that Florida isn’t the only place where couples can enjoy their golden years basking in warm weather and Jewish community.Read More


Taking Yiddish Translation to the Masses

By Rukhl Schaechter

A version of this post appeared in Yiddish here. Read More


Projected Prayers Grow in Popularity as Part of Jewish 'Visual Tefillah' Services

By Rukhl Schaechter

Projected Prayers Grow in Popularity as Part of Jewish 'Visual Tefillah' Services
Projected prayers and images are becoming increasingly popular in synagogues. But does it change the feel of worship for better or for worse?Read More


Heartless Thieves Steal Torah Scrolls From Bronx Synagogue

By Rukhl Schaechter

Heartless Thieves Steal Torah Scrolls From Bronx Synagogue
A Bronx synagogue suffered a grievous blow when thieves stole three Torah scrolls. The theft was particularly disturbing to Rukhl Schaechter because it was her childhood shul.Read More


Hasidic Modesty Patrols Enforce Jewish Law in Orthodox Neighborhoods

By Rukhl Schaechter

Hasidic Modesty Patrols Enforce Jewish Law in Orthodox Neighborhoods
So-called modesty patrols were little known outside the Hasidic community. Their actions have loomed larger since the explosive conviction of Nechemya Weberman.Read More







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