Tag: faith
Why is Yom Kippur still so special?
Hefsiba “Jen” CohenSpecial to Valley NewsYom Kippur, also known as “The Day of Atonement,” is the holiest day in Judaism. Traditionally a solemn day...
God wants to do 6 new things in your life
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsMy father has worked hard as a landscaper for over 40 years. As you can imagine, it has taken a...
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...
Interfaith Humanitarian Award Nominations
MURRIETA – The Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley is looking for nominations for its third annual Humanitarian Award. Nominees may be an...
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...
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...