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At Shavuot, 3 NC synagogues find unity in online Torah study

May 28, 2020

(RNS) — The six-hour online Torah-fest may be a harbinger of the kinds of creative changes in Jewish communal life resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.

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How Judaism became caffeinated

by Jeffrey Salkin

May 26, 2020

Staying up to study Torah on Thursday night? You'll never guess why.

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An Old World Torah scroll unites a North Carolina synagogue in a time of pandemic

by Yonat Shimron

May 5, 2020

(RNS) — Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the scroll has taken on a starring role on Zoom.

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The ’Splainer: The ‘gifts’ of Pentecost and Shavuot

by Kimberly Winston

May 16, 2018

(RNS) — This weekend marks the Christian holy day of Pentecost and the Jewish holy day Shavuot. Both involve 'gifts,' but not the kind that come with bows. Let us ’Splain ...

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Why do people hate Jews and Judaism? (COMMENTARY)

by Benjamin Blech

May 21, 2015

NEW YORK (RNS) Jews are hated not because they are bad but because they persist in reminding the world of what it means to be good.

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Rolling Stones' first Israeli concert delayed to accommodate religious fans

by Michele Chabin

May 30, 2014

JERUSALEM (RNS) Orthodox Jews do not drive on the Sabbath or holidays, so it would have been impossible for them to arrive at the venue on time.

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At Shavuot, 3 NC synagogues find unity in online Torah study

How Judaism became caffeinated

An Old World Torah scroll unites a North Carolina synagogue in a time of pandemic

The ’Splainer: The ‘gifts’ of Pentecost and Shavuot

Why do people hate Jews and Judaism? (COMMENTARY)

Rolling Stones' first Israeli concert delayed to accommodate religious fans

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