Shana Tova
Roger Cohen, Special to Valley NewsJews worldwide will be wishing each other, “Shana Tova,” a happy and healthy New Year with the stress on remaining...
How to love your spouse
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsAccording to the Guinness Book of World Records, Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher hold the record for the longest marriage in...
Ten things to pray for Rosh Hashanah
Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, Special to Valley NewsWe have been doing a lot of praying together for Rosh Hashanah, and we will be doing even more...
Congregation B’nai Chaim invites all to pray, enjoy, listen and learn for the High...
Congregation B’nai Chaim is inviting all to attend this year’s High Holiday services, featuring guest Cantor Alan Scharf. High Holiday services will begin with Erev...
When you hear a lot of lies, look to the truth.
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsThe earth is flat. If you sit too close to the TV, you’ll go blind. Eating spinach makes you strong....
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: The timeless joy of giving
Hefsiba “Jen” Cohen, Special to Valley NewsThis week’s Torah portion from Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 is called “Ki Tavo.” It literally means “when you enter” and refers...
Congregation B’nai Chaim invites all to pray, enjoy, listen and learn for the High...
Congregation B’nai Chaim is inviting all to attend this year’s High Holiday services, featuring Rabbi Emily Holtzman and beginning with Erev Rosh Hashanah Friday,...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: The fringes of the garment
Roger CohenSpecial to Valley News“You shall make tassels on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself,” in Deuteronomy 22:12.The Bible...
Don’t mask the passion
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsPassions and emotions are high around the country, and verbal slander runs rampant in the streets. People are eager to...
What values do you put in your Jewish box?
Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, Special to Valley NewsWhat is it like to come to a Rosh Hashanah service on a Friday night? On this sacred evening,...