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After Marcia Solocheck retired, she decided to spend some of her newfound free time volunteering so that she would be able to do something meaningful while still getting to be

Temple Kol Ami (TKA) is rolling out a new option next fall for kids not quite ready for traditional kindergarten. The new class, called K Prep, is a certified-kindergarten program

Temple Kol Ami just hired its second cantor in the synagogue’s history. More than 30 years ago, TKA’s first cantor served only a few months. Now, due to TKA’s significant growth over the last 10 years, Rabbi Jeremy Schneider said he needs another ordained clergy member “to serve the congregation’s needs and programs and give me the support I need to serve 400 families.” Cantor Rita Glassman, currently the interim cantor at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia...

Suzanne Treviño has been watching Friday evening services online since Congregation Beth Israel stopped offering in-person services due to COVID-19. “We’ve watched probably 90% of Shabbat services in the past year,” she said, “but it’s just not the same.” Treviño, her husband and two kids have “desperately missed” the connection and community of in-person Shabbat services. Her 14-year-old daughter Kayla Treviño likes to sing with CBI Cantor Seth ...