By Glenn Marshall The Congregation Beth Shalom of Blue Hills in Milton, Massachusetts, proudly houses many historical artifacts, including some from the Holocaust. But moving an important stained glass window from the synagogue’s previous location and having it installed would cost $18,000. Published at 5:31 PM EST on Jul 11, 2017. Read original article on NBC.com Continue Reading »
Article by Rabbi Benjamin for The Forward, published July 5, 2017 iStock The issue of whether or not a Conservative Rabbi can officiate at an interfaith marriage ceremony is first and foremost a matter of integrity; integrity not only for the officiant but also for the couple and witnesses. Integrity means there is alignment between Continue Reading »
Superintendent Mary Gormley sent the following letter out to all her faculty and staff on May 9, 2017 in response to the recent swastika graffiti: “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.” Edmund Burke “Few are guilty, but all are responsible.” Abraham Joshua Heschel Dear Milton Community, Continue Reading »
by Martha Schick, Advocate staff, May 19, 2017 Milton – After two instances of swastika graffiti at a local middle school, the larger community here is making the effort to pull together for a unified response. In December, the graffiti was found in multiple boys’ bathrooms in Pierce Middle School. The same thing happened again Continue Reading »
Rabbi Alfred Benjamin of Temple Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills said he and his congregation are grateful for the support they have received from the community following a second incident where swastikas were found in boys’ bathrooms at the Pierce Middle School. By Fred Hanson The Patriot Ledger MILTON – The spiritual leader of Continue Reading »