Temple Beth Ami: The Last Non-Orthodox Shul in Bustleton
The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia are leaving the neighborhood for a rental space in Reform Congregation Keneseth...
Broomall Synagogue Hires New Rabbi: Michal Morris Kamil
In the spring, Rabbi Janine Jankovitz decided to leave Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid for Kehilat HaNahar.
She did not leave Broomall for New Hope until...
Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy Joins Temple Sinai in Dresher
Cantor Sharon Brown-Levy was born in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her childhood here and graduated from Lower Moreland High School.
Now 54, the...
Cantor Stephen Freedman, Or Shalom in Berwyn Continue Together
Cantor Stephen Freedman is 71. He’s served as a clergy member for more than 40 years. He just finished a role as cantor at...
Tiferet Bet Israel Hires Kevin Lefkowitz as New Rabbi
Tiferet Bet Israel in Blue Bell has a new spiritual leader: Rabbi Kevin Lefkowitz. He started on July 1.
The 29-year-old was actually hired more...
Kesher Israel Congregation in West Chester Enhances Worship Through Music
Kesher Israel Congregation in West Chester is bringing a new dimension ...
Main Line Reform Temple Hires Eric Mollo as Associate Rabbi
Nearly 50 years ago, the Mollo family belonged to Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim.
Mother Holly Mollo sang in the choir. Father Thom Mollo converted...
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Hires New Rabbi
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County opened in 1976 and hired Eliott Perlstein as its rabbi. He served for the next 48 years.
Now, for the...
Germantown Jewish Centre Embraces Inclusion Movement
Many synagogues have embraced LGBTQ+ inclusivity in recent years ...
Rebbetzin Adina Shmidman Leads Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman has two titles before her name and even more responsibilities in the Orthodox community.
She’s the rebbetzin at Lower Merion Synagogue,...