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Community members in La Crosse gather for a peace vigil to spread love and support for those affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Locals, including individuals with personal connections to the conflict, join together to pray for peace and provide a safe space for grieving and mourning. The Interfaith Leaders Coalition hosts the vigil, and there may be more events in the future if the conflict persists.

A tattered page of a Siddur (prayer book), a well-worn Chumash, an old Parochat (Ark Curtain) and a yellowed volume of the Talmud. What do they have in common? They are all Dvarim Sh’b’kdusha—holy objects and need to be handled with proper respect. Although they may no longer be used, their holiness remains within them.

The Marketplace of Ideas at The Times of Israel

SABRINA SPECTOR Sabrina Spector has served as the associate director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) for the past three years. Her first day on the job coincided when the Federation staff officially began working remotely at the start of the COVID pandemic. She was handed a computer and began her community relations career

LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- Jewish people in La Crosse and around the world will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend.