FOX POINT - The room was somber, the speakers’ voices filled with anguish, after inconceivable attacks on civilians, at a festival, in their homes, against people of all ages. A variety of Jewish organizations came together Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, to hold a “Community Solidarity Gathering for Israel.” The evening event was held after
When Rabbi Noah Chertkoff gave a Rosh Hashanah sermon on climate change at Congregation Shalom two years ago, he felt, regretfully, that he could have given it years earlier. He even said so during the sermon. Year after year, it didn’t happen, because there always seemed to be a more pressing issue. “But it's that
At Congregation Shalom, efforts to reduce our carbon footprint are happening at a local level. Aiming to reduce plastic consumption and encourage composting, members of the congregation say they are embracing tikkun olam through conservation efforts. As an active member of the Fox Point synagogue, David Wolfson has been instrumental in forming Shalom Dayenu Circle,