Philadelphia Jewish Exponent

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Barry Reisman Ends Six-Decade Reign as King of Jewish Music Radio

1 week ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

For 60 years, Barry Reisman has been on the air. He has been at a handful of stations in that time, but his program has always been the same: a lively show with all sorts of Jewish music and guests. Now, he has finally called it quits. “It was time,” he said. His final show at WWDB-AM 860 was on April 27, and it marked the end of one of the longest-tenured radio shows of any kind in the country.
Jenny Sacks: Gladwyne Resident Works to Build a Strong Jewish Future

1 week ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

Jenny Sacks was already a busy woman. Between raising two kids and working full-time in the world of professional basketball as a marketing agent at Excel Sports Management, there wasn’t much time to spare. So, why did she decide to take on another role as co-president of the Temple Har Zion Home and School Association? She said that, ultimately, people are responsible for bettering more than just the lives of those closest to them.
Philly Runners in Israel Hit the Pavement and Train for Tiberias

1 week ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

For Ian Shinbrot, Judaism was always more of a cultural experience than a religious one. The Center City resident said he attended a handful of events as a young adult in college, but trailed off a bit after that when it came to being involved in Jewish Philadelphia. Then, Oct. 7 happened. “It just made me feel closer to Judaism in general,” he said.
Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia Elects New President

1 week ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

Rabbi David Levin is the newest president of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia, a two-year post that will see him serve as the leader of the area’s primary organization for Jewish spiritual leaders. Levin brings a unique perspective and background to the board. Prior to becoming a community rabbi — he doesn’t serve a single congregation — Levin worked in the world of finance for more than 30 years. This makes him a great candidate in both Jewish spiritual and professional expertise.
Emily and Marisa Berman: Sisters-in-Law Get Into Business Organizing Philly

1 week ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

For Emily and Marisa Berman, sisters-in-law and co-owners of the Neat Method’s Philadelphia franchise, Jewish values and business are intertwined. The Neat Method helps to organize spaces for families who might need help doing so, but it’s about more than that for these two, Emily explained. “Being a Jewish mother and creating traditions and values in the home, and creating the home as the focal point, matters to us,” she said.
Shavuot Brings “The Land of Milk and Honey” Home

1 week ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

Shavuot, or Shvues, is a wonderfully Jewish holiday. It celebrates the day that Moses received the Ten Commandments atop Mount Sinai, as well as the annual grain harvest, and from Israel to Islip, Jews celebrate with food, music and family gatherings. As with all Jewish holidays, said food plays an instrumental role. While Chanukah makes most people think of latkes and sufganiyot and Passover brings up thoughts of matzo and gefilte fish, Shvues has its own delicious treat: cheesecake.
Rabbi Micah Peltz Honored by Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill for 18 Years of Service

2 weeks ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

At Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, there have only ever been three senior rabbis. That’s not bad for a synagogue that has been around for 84 years. “It’s one of the things that we are really proud of at our synagogue,” said Alison Shapiro, president of Beth Sholom. “Rabbi (Albert) Lewis, of blessed memory, Rabbi (Steven) Lindeman, who is our emeritus rabbi, and Rabbi Micah Peltz.
Camp Ramah Celebrates 75 Years and Looks Ahead

2 weeks ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

For decades, Camp Ramah in the Poconos has been a refuge for Jewish children from the Mid-Atlantic. To put it simply, it’s a great place to spend the summer. This year, the camp celebrates 75 years in existence. As its leaders look forward, the camp wants to leverage deep ties to the East Coast Jewish community and create a more solid model of financing, according to Director of Advancement Stephanie Amarnick.
Eli Katz: Spruce Street Minyan Finance Director Happy to Be Home

2 weeks ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

Before Eli Katz moved back home to Philadelphia, he lived in Washington, D.C. It was during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Katz said that his relationship to the city and its residents suffered because of that. “I sort of just never really got ingrained in the community,” he said. All the while, he was dating his now-wife in a long-distance capacity.
At Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun, An Especially Special Bar Mitzvah Is Coming in June

2 weeks ago | jewishexponent.com | Andrew Guckes

One of the most well-known Jewish traditions is the bar or bat mitzvah, when teens are given the chance to ascend to Jewish adulthood in front of their friends, family and fellow congregants. But for a lucky few, that ceremony and its significance come back later in life. One of the lesser-known Jewish traditions is the second b’nai mitzvah — traditionally held at age 83, as a reference to a new 13 years after the 70-year-lifespan mentioned in Psalms. Obviously, not everyone reaches 83.