Monroe. Monroe/Woodbury Interfaith Council to host panel discussion on ‘how we treat the strange’ On Sunday, April 30, from 4 until 6 p.m., clergy from several local congregations will discuss “how we treat the strange”’... Local News 24 Apr 2023 | 03:06
Lecture series on Jewish composers looks first at Leonard Bernstein Ken Korn, local music teacher, will present a lecture series, beginning July 24, on how being Jewish in America shaped musicians... Home 19 Jul 2022 | 06:02
Community Yard Sale at Monroe Temple is part of green initiative In keeping with their “Go Green” initiative, Monroe Temple is holding a Community Yard Sale on Sunday, June 12, from 9:00... Local News 31 May 2022 | 04:41
Henry L. Balbert Henry L. Balbert, of Monroe, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was 80 years old. Son of the late Jack and... Obituaries 07 Feb 2022 | 12:50
Photo illustration by Vinicus Sgrbe from FreeImages.jpg. A very different Four Questions for this Passover “One of the main focal points of the traditional Passover seder is the maggid, the telling of the story of the Exodus from... Letters to the Editor 16 Mar 2021 | 09:09
Photo illustrtion ‘The joy that helping another brings’ “Reimagined” is a buzzword used by many organizations this year, as they look to figure out how to provide the same community... Local News 20 Dec 2020 | 06:16
A class at Monroe Temple’s Torah School prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. Provided photo. Monroe Temple’s Torah School details return to school plans As schools throughout the region continue to finalize their reentry plans, Monroe Temple’s Torah School is equally looking... Local News 22 Jul 2020 | 01:02
Sophia Maier, Highland Mills The Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County to celebrate Women of Valor The Jewish Federation of Orange County’s major community event planned for 2020 was to celebrate and honor eight special... Local News 11 May 2020 | 07:47
In honor of Tu Bishvat, Monroe Temple celebrated its first sustainable Shabbat on February 7. Pictured are Diane Rowe and Natalie Browne with a display highlighting that in one year one shopper can use 500 single-use plastic bags. ( Provided photo) Monroe. Sustainable Shabbat Local News 11 Feb 2020 | 12:52
Lawrence Lerner Social justice advocate Lawrence Lerner to speak at Monroe Temple on Feb. 2 International Social Justice Advocate Lawrence Lerner will speak about the current state of Israeli politics on Sunday, Feb.... Local News 17 Jan 2020 | 01:52
On the Sunday members of Monroe Temple and the local community came together to comfort and support one another in the aftermath of the attack on Jews celebrating the seventh night of Hanukkah in Rockland County. ( Photo provided by Linda Mastrogiacomo ) 'Share this light in your communities and expel the darkness' On Saturday, Dec. 28, violence struck in Monsey. Five innocent Jews were attacked with a machete while they were celebrating... Local News 01 Jan 2020 | 02:20
Shannon Wong ( Provided photo) Shannon Wong to discuss the advocacy priorities of the New York Civil Liberties Union At the invitation of the Monroe Temple Adult Education Committee and the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation... Entertainment 30 Dec 2019 | 01:05
These volunteers from the 2018 Christmas dinner are again ready to ensure the 2019 dinner is a memorable one for patrons of Our Father’s Kitchen, located at the Sacred Heart Chapel on Still Road in Monroe. ( Provided photo) ‘Food for the body and soul’ Congregants of the Monroe Temple will provide a homemade Christmas dinner with all the trimmings on Wednesday, Dec. 25, remaining... Local News 18 Dec 2019 | 06:28
Mike Levine 'Words to Repair the World' Mike Levine was an award-winning columnist, and an inspired writer and editor who was dedicated to community journalism and... Home 10 Dec 2019 | 01:22
Rabbi Roger Lerner Mazel tov! There’s two recent happenings in Roger Lerner’s life: He’s a new Orange County resident and the new rabbi at Monroe Temple.... Local News 12 Sep 2019 | 11:55
