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Bay Area Jewish leaders respond to anti-Semitic symbolism displayed at Capitol Symbols of hate: Rabbis around the Bay Area offer support in aftermath of Capitol riot This week's storming of the U.S. Capitol involved members of extremist groups who were displaying and carrying or wearing symbols of hate, targeting various religious and racial groups. OAKLAND, Calif. - In the hours that followed Wednesday's siege at the Capitol, rabbis around the Bay Area offered immediate support to Jewish congregants. Many were alarmed by anti-Semitic symbolism and references to the Holocaust they'd seen on t...

Brookline religion notes Shabbat Services: Fridays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Congregation Mishkan Tefila is a community embracing Jewish tradition and identity while welcoming change and innovation. Mishkan is a contemporary Conservative community based on Mussar values and inspired by spiritual music. Mussar is a genre of Jewish literature which promotes spiritual self-growth. Mishkan welcomes Jews and their partners from all lifestyles, backgrounds and spiritual perspectives. Shabbat Services: 6-6:30 p.m. Fridays and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, online. All programs, services and busi...

By Bridget Garnai Retzloff and Heidi Gauder What was life like in the neighborhoods surrounding the University of Dayton campus before students began living in the houses? This question is what we wanted students to imagine and answer when we created an AVIATE opportunity this semester. Beginning with houses at Wyoming and Brown streets and working south, students are researching house addresses from 1920, looking up the residents, and then pinning that information to a Google MyMap. By the end of the project, we hope to map both the north and south student neighborhoods. The student discover...

State reaching out to minority, faith communities to spread word about vaccination importance Bishop Demmer: There's paranoia regarding vaccines Gov. Polis wants to reach out to minority communities hard hit by the COVID pandemic to encourage vaccination. and last updated 2020-12-11 08:25:08-05 DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to reach out to minority communities hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage vaccination. But that may be easier said than done. Many churches ministering to minorities have had conversations about the pandemic. Some have talked about vaccines. The p...

Note: Many services are canceled or moved online due to the coronavirus. Check with your local house of worship for updates.