Synagogue Life

Few Philly Rabbis Make "The Lists"

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No Philadelphia rabbis landed a spot on the Forward’ s list of "Most Inspiring" rabbis, though two local religious leaders did make The Daily Beast ’s list of most influential rabbis. What gives?

Local

Historic Synagogue Is Scan-Tastic

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Eric Berger

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Steve Schorr wanted to digitally preserve Beth Sholom Congregation.

Fashion

Shul Chic

From 'maids to moms, here are the fashion trends for 2013.

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Mimi James, Special Sections Feature

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something ... neon blue? Designers of special occasion dresses showered their Fashion Week shows with a bounty of trends for spring and summer 2013. Bar Mitzvah moms, mothers of the bride and bridesmaids will have plenty of options. But what happens on the runways sometimes stays on the runways. Which styles will be walking...

Synagogue Life

Delayed Bat-ification

A group of 11 women complete an unlikely journey to the bimah.

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Sally Friedman, Special Sections Feature

After just a few minutes of conversation, it becomes clear that they are a sisterhood. Not an official one with meetings and programs, but one of the heart and spirit. The 11 women who chose to have a group Bat Mitzvah long after their 13th birthdays shared something unique and precious last summer, something that they know will be a...