I was saddened and troubled by the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump, and for the death and injuries of the other participants in the rally that was held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. We all need to be aware and concerned. Many countries in the world are going through election seasons now, [...]
“Why do you Christians have an interest in this old synagogue?” Jewish visitors often ask dramatically. They sense excitement as we present our 2000-year-old ruins but perhaps sometimes, they lack awareness of important contexts documented by the earliest Christian writings. At times, while presenting remarkable facts about our synagogue, I ask Jewish visitors if [...]
Crossing the United States is fascinating, whether by air, auto, water, or train, as I did it this time. I was traveling to my cousin David’s wedding in Ventura, California, and I decided to take the scenic route. It was a different experience. No need to pack and unpack. The food was good, and the [...]
Last Thursday, I was privileged to stand with more than 70 fellow graduates on the campus of the Jewish Theological Seminary, which this year celebrated its 130th commencement ceremony. Wolf Blitzer, the CNN anchor, delivered the commencement address, which offered inspiring personal stories about his Jewish upbringing. He also shared his observation regarding the surge [...]
Please join us for the fourth presentation of the monthly study series on the Book of Exodus, an interfaith exploration into the mechanism of freedom by Father Roy Tvrdik and Rabbi Gadi Capela. Event took place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 1:30 - 3 PM ET at St. Mark RC Church, 105 Randall Rd., Shoreham, NY 11786.
We begin the new year with a monthly study series on the Book of Exodus, an interfaith exploration into the mechanism of freedom. by Father Roy Tvrdik, Rabbi Gadi Capela, and Dr. Don Russo. Sunday, March 3, 2024 1:30 - 3 PM ET at St. Mark RC Church, 105 Randall Rd., Shoreham, NY 11786
Third session of Project Exodus, a monthly study series on the Book of Exodus, an interfaith exploration into the mechanism of freedom by Father Roy Tvrdik, Rabbi Gadi Capela, and Dr. Don Russo.
We had a wonderful Seder at the synagogue with about 30 people — young and old, men and women, members and guests, children, all colors. Our B’nei Mitzvah, Julian Graf and Ayla Eisenberg, were chasing the afikomen under the watchful eye of Julian’s older sister, Savana. A festive Seder. Yet a bittersweet Seder this year [...]
