Reform Judaism Prospect to End Friday Temple Service
Reform Judaism leader proposes scrapping Friday night worship as central to practice. He urges members to share a Friday Sabbath meal at home then attend Saturday services, arguing the chief mitzvah is to lead a Jewish life. Some rabbis find the idea impractical though others see value in reinforcing Shabbat observance.
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N.Y. Times
Minneapolis
Reform Judaism
W. Gunther Plaut
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Reform Rabbinic Organization
Temple Israel
Plaut
Richard Block
Greenwich
Conn
Samuel M. Stahl
Temple Beth-El
San Antonio
Jack Stern
Stern
Westchester
Scarsdale
N.Y
John Spitzer
Canton
Ohio
Holy Blossom
Toronto
Octet 85 enchants audience with variety
Sheila Bengtson reports Octet 85 from St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary in Crestwood N Y on a cross country Orthodox church tour. In reverent black robes they performed ancient Byzantine hymns in a Royalton church Vespers and then transformed in red striped shirts to sing barbershop and Russian Greek folk tunes. The contrast highlighted their spiritual vocation and community rapport.
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St. Vladimir’s Theological Seminary
Crestwood, N.Y
Illinois
Holy Protection Orthodox
Royalton
Calendar of church events around Illinois towns
A collection of Sunday services and musical programs listed for churches in De Soto Herrin Marion Murphysboro and nearby areas. Highlights include Karen Knodt guest preaching at Church of the Good Shepherd Saturday and Sunday, Sherri Payne singing at United Methodist Church, and revival at Bible Deliverance led by Rev. Ken Krivohlavek with nightly services through July 5.
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Karen Knodt
University Christian Ministries
Church of the Good Shepherd
Orchard & Schwartz Streets
Marion
Murphysboro
Jesus Only Church
Country Club Road
Murdale Gardens of Memory
Supreme Court limits Sabbath work ruling seen as minor
The Supreme Court decision on Sabbath work is viewed as having little practical impact. The Connecticut case, once mandating absolute Sabbath accommodation, is now limited by federal law under Title VII. Observers note the ruling clarifies not to force broad exemptions and maintains a balance between employee needs and business practicality.
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N.Y. Times News Service
Supreme Court
Illinois
Connecticut
Sandra Day O’connor
Donald E. Thornton
Boys’ Clothing
Calder Department Store
Torrington
Conn
Calder
Joseph Conn
Americans United For Separation of Church and State
Washington
Pawtuck
R.I
Alabama
Rapps
Paul Gewirtz
Yale Law School
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