Some Orthodox congregations are holding small minyanim and Shabbos services outside, while others are going online.
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of life, including religious...
Among the congregations responding to the Jewish News’ inquiry about this year’s fundraising efforts, some indicated that funds generated this year would be allocated...
Children were able to tune in to a live, follow-along, presentation of Shofar making and honey cake baking.
Despite many annual celebrations and programs canceled...
Shelli Liebman Dorfman recounts how her grandson celebrated his bar mitzvah in a safe way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This summer, after a literal lifetime...
The Well previously has drawn thousands to the banks of the Detroit River for creative observances.
In recent years, The Well, Metro Detroit’s nationally...
Here's what organizations are working tirelessly to help ensure any voids in observing the High Holidays are filled for Jewish older adult residences.
When you...
The JN invited local rabbis to share holiday messages with the community.
Bridging the Distance
The last six months brought with them many challenges. We’ve instituted...
College Hillels across Michigan plan online and outdoor activities.
Hillels at Michigan universities are usually buzzing with activity around the High Holidays as they work...
Part website, part digital time capsule, the High Holiday multimedia scrapbook contains videos of shofar blasts and congregants sending greetings from their living rooms...
Jewish platforms such as OneTable and its offshoot HereFor are catering to changing needs perfectly.
The 2020 High Holidays, like much else in the world...
The singer-songwriter converted to Judaism late in life, only to discover her grandmother was Jewish.
At a time when the life of Supreme Court Justice...
Due to COVID-19, Metro Detroit congregations and individuals are improvising this year for Sukkot.
COVID-19 has led to creativity and innovation in Jewish observance, and...
