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A meditation on Passover, freedom, candles and the Jewish neshamah
As the United States marks 250 years since its founding, we find ourselves reflecting not only on the blessings of liberty, but on the deeper…
Rabbi Mordechai Rubin
Mar 26, 2026
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Pesach Q&A with O.U. Kosher
On any given day, Rabbi Zvi Nussbaum, the rabbinic coordinator responsible for managing OU Kosher’s year-round consumer hotline, fields about 150…
The Jewish World Team
Mar 19, 2026
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Every bag packed is a family fed. Shalom Food Pantry notes that needs increase at Passover
Codirector of the Shalom Food Pantry The calls don’t stop.
Chanie Simon
Mar 19, 2026
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Rabbi Adam Lautman named Jewish community chaplain
ALBANY — Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Northeastern New York and the Daughters of Sarah (DOS) Community for Seniors (DOS) have hired Rabbi Adam…
The Jewish World Team
Mar 19, 2026
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Temple Beth El to offer course on Judaism for people of all religious backgrounds
GLENS FALLS– Beginning on March 12, Rebecca Charhon will teach an accessible, three session class, “A Taste of Judaism,” about Judaism for people of…
The Jewish World Team
Mar 12, 2026
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Congregation Berith Sholom to host Founders’ Day service, dinner on March 27
This year’s Founders’ Day Shabbat Service will be held at Berith Sholom Reform Congregation, 167 3rd St., Troy.
The Jewish World Team
Mar 5, 2026