Articles tagged: Judaism
Ann Arbor boasts a vibrant Jewish community
Posted: Aug 09, 2010With a Jewish community of approximately 8,000 year-round residents (and several thousand more students on campus) Ann Arbor boasts a vibrant and diverse Jewish community. Ann Arbor’s seven congregations cover the spectrum of Jewish observance ... Read more »
Locally produced album gives voice to composers affected by the Holocaust
Posted: Jul 16, 2010For soprano Caroline Helton, being an academic musician — she is on the voice faculty of the University of Michigan — represents freedom to roam. Caroline Helton “It’s something that I really enjoy,” she says ... Read more »
patheos.com: Writers share insights on the 'Future of Judaism'
Posted: Jul 12, 2010Patheos.com is inviting scholars and writers from a different religious tradition each week to discuss the Future of Religion this summer.This week's topic is the Future of Judaism, with at least 11 essays from a ... Read more »
Jewish community celebrates completion of ‘eruv’ border for Sabbath observances
Posted: Jun 25, 2010Representatives from the Jewish community and DTE gathered at the corner of Fair Oaks and Norway Thursday morning for a brief ceremony to complete the last link in an eruv, a symbolic border to enable ... Read more »
Jewish Family Services Caregiving Academy Graduation
Posted: Jun 14, 2010On Thursday, June 10, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFS) celebrated the graduation of the first class in the JFS Caregiving Academy. This innovative program provides specialized training in the skills needed to work ... Read more »
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