Shas builds empire through schools in Israel
Ultra-Orthodox Shas party expands its influence by running 850 educational institutions including 730 kindergartens and 120 high schools. Enrollment rose to 40,000 as Sephardic families seek affordable care and religious instruction. Critics say state funds fuel political leverage while supporters cite added math and computer teaching and social uplift. The movement shapes a new generation amid secular-religious tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givat Zeev
West Bank
Maor
Anat Rachamim
Shas
Ime Movement
Ovadia Yosef
Egypt
Israel
Arieh Deri
Baruch Meiri
Maariv
Meiri
Dimona
Ward Conference and church events listed in Aiken area
Aiken Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints hosts its annual Ward Conference on January 25 at 9 am. Montmorenci Missionary Baptist Church presents 100 Women in White on February 8 at 5 pm with guest speaker Minister Arlee Settals Butler. Mount Anna Missionary Baptist Church hosts African-American History events February 6 to 8 with a gala, seminar, and gospel explosion. Mt Zion Outreach Church invites a Holy Ghost Convention January 23 to 24 at Coleman Auditorium Johnston with contact 275-9435.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
East Pine Log Road
Montmorenci Missionary Baptist Church
Old Barnwell Road
Montmorenci
Arlee Settals Butler
Jacksonville Baptist Church
Mount Anna Missionary Baptist Church
Banks Mill Road
Aiken
Mt. Zion
Addison Street
Johnston
Coleman Auditorium
Revival at Cumberland A M E Church In Aiken
Cumberland A M E Church at 111 Kershaw Street invites locals to a Winter Revival January 28 to 30 starting at 7 am nightly. Guest speaker is Rev Terrance Gray pastor of St Paul AME Church Macon Georgia. For details call 641 4780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland A.M.E
Kershaw Street
Aiken
Terrance Gray
St. Paul Ame
Macon
Aiken hosts Sunday School Workshops on Jan 17 and Feb 6 7
Workshops sponsored by Second Baptist Church Aiken feature Rev Derri Grant and Dr George McCalep leading sessions on Sunday School ministry and church growth. Sessions run January 17 10 am to 1 pm. February 6 7-9 pm and February 7 9 am to 3 pm. Information lines provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Anna Missionary
Second Baptist Church
Laurens Street
Aiken
George McCalep
Aiken Beth Lene Wuraenan
Stephen P. Roe
Pawer
Anniversary notices from local churches mark January and February events
Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in Trenton hosts an appreciation service for Rev. George L. Brighthorp on January 25 at 11 am with guest speaker Rev. Steven Boler of Servants of God Baptist Church Augusta. Also, Thankful Grove Baptist Church in North Augusta and the Dial-A-Prayer team invite an Appreciation Day for deacon Johnny Burnett on January 25 at 5 pm. Williams Chapel Church of God in Aiken invites the 20th Senior Choir Anniversary on February 1 at 5 pm with Elder Abert Miller as guest speaker. Zion Hill Baptist Church of Talatha celebrates Gospel Chorus Anniversary on February 15 at 4 pm.
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Mt. Canaan Baptist Church
Highway 25
Trenton
George L. Brighthorp
Steven Boler
Servants of God Baptist Church
Augusta
Thankful Grove Baptist Church
Williams Chapel Church
Area church concerts feature The Brazils and more
Abundant Life Church on Highway 421 Clearwater hosts The Brazils on January 25 at 7 p.m. Aiken Area Council on Aging at 189 W Morgan St presents The Bold Mass Choir with Minister Lester Smalls on Saturday January 24 at 6 p.m. Clay Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church at Clay Hill and Cherry Blossom Roads Pelion hosts Cana of Galilee Singers January 24 at 7 p.m. Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church on Highway 421 Langley presents The Diplomats January 24 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. information line 593-4050 or 593-4605.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abundant Life Church
Highway 421
Clearwater
Aiken
Clay Hill
Cherry Blossom Roads
Pelion
Cana of Galilee
Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church
Langley
Community Faith Health Notices From Aiken Area Churches
Blanche Hightower speaks at a one day conference Overcoming the Spirit of Fear on Saturday Jan 24 at 10 am at the Jaycee Hut Johnson Road Belvedere. Millbrook Baptist Church hosts First Place Orientation Jan 25 at 4 pm a Christ centered program for 12 weeks. Contact 648-9291. St Thaddeus Episcopal Church offers Faithful Fitness aerobics Tue Thu 6 30 7 30 pm and Wed Fri 8 30 9 30 am at the church gym $30 for 16 sessions call 649-6557. Shiloh Baptist Church 3925 Shiloh Church Road Aiken offers Free Low Impact Exercise Tue Thu 10 11 am call 648-0587. Note items must include church street address and event address and be received by noon Wednesday for Friday publication.
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Blanche Hightower
Johnson Road
Belvedere
Millbrook Baptist Church
East Pine Log Road
Aiken
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Shiloh Baptist Church
Shiloh Church Road
Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance at South Aiken Church
Benefits South Aiken Presbyterian Church invites a Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance on Feb 6 at 7 30 pm at 1711 Whiskey Road Aiken. Tickets are 15 each with all proceeds supporting the summer youth camp. For more information call 648 2898.
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South Aiken Presbyterian Church
Whiskey Road
Aiken
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Shas Party
Associated Press
Shas Girls’ School
Izhak Kakkun
Aiken Standard
P.O
Udy
Woot
Pastor Ahi
Anglican
St. NE
Rnunion
Sunaa Soran
Hop Tayer
Wauret Eiestad
Micha B. Page
Church Street
Dar Creek
New Generation Art
Gatewood
Ty Aatnard Sui Bata
Service Weanes
Aaron Yionennne
Sun
Aining
Cinch
Banks Nut Hood Bev
Ares Holmes
Paster Iig
Sorce San
Bie Stuay
Hutch
EMAI
Creer
Akrust Cuken
Crook Road
Jacon
Stipes
Imwee Bie Seay
Bile Stroy
ST. Mary Help OF Christians Catholic
Eugen Sommer Park Ave
York St
HoWon Se
Masser
Arlendship
Mt, Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Few
Jseph
Haiso
Manamorenci
Winger i
Casal Arie
Persie
Arounu
Hampton Ave
Dougas A Slughter Pasor
Chris
Church OF Christ
Whiskey Ra
Svex Am
Sunesy School
Chicare
Christan Science Risasing
Hayne Ave
Athos Sunde
Diable Road
Gie
GhRsim
East
Pino Log Ra
Wiersma Mehae
Tery
First Christian Church
Crisara
Ser BM
Wiresay Ra Rew
Wan W. Woodward
Senday
al Welcome
Ecure
Warrenvilli
Christ Hay
Marion
Ty Svea
ChurCh of God
Aiken South
Canter
Iver Elt Road
Ficharason Lake
Prescot
ST. Thaddeus Eriscopat Cituren
Pendleton St
Stathers Frese
ST. Paul
Evie
Lutheran Chives
ELCA
Bary T. Antiey
Sin
Sehgal
Grane
Irs
Usc-Akon
Aimer
Tasore
Oo Pastore
Hang
Werkman
Fralmia Hill Chapel
Hone
Gregg Highway
Rom
Link
Goeemare
Jen
Wankey Ra
Motser
W. Score
Robert P. Hoch
Aes
Terian Church
Hichcock Panway Sissour
Buncay
Warsn
Rae
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