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The Oslo Jewish Museum to open (The Norway Post) The aim of the Oslo Jewish Museum is to collect, preserve and do research into Jewish history and culture in Oslo and Norway. The museum will make exhibitions and host cultural events focusing on Jewish religion, tradition, culture and history us.rd.yahoo.com
LA's Oldest Jewish Temple To Undergo $30 Million Restoration (NBC 4 Los Angeles) The Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the oldest Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, has spent about $20 million buying five properties next to the landmark synagogue and plans to spend about $30 million restoring the sanctuary. us.rd.yahoo.com
North Palm Beach County religion notes: Sept. 7 (TCPalm.com) The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's Is rael Program Center will host a movie screening as part of its Israeli Film Club. us.rd.yahoo.com
Debate to focus on Jewish concerns (Ventura County Star) A campaign debate Wednesday will focus on the two leading presidential candidates and their views on issues of concern to the Jewish community. us.rd.yahoo.com
European Day of the Jewish Culture celebrated in Romania (Nine O'Clock) On Sunday, the synagogues from Romania opened gates for the public, due to the European Day of the Jewish Culture, so that participants could attend events specific to the Hebrew culture and tradition. “September 7 has been chosen by the European Community as a day for the Hebrew culture. us.rd.yahoo.com
How can grandparents make their interfaith grandkids more Jewish? (Haaretz Daily) When Barbara Mindel wanted to help instill Jewish traditions in her grandchildren - the offspring of an interfaith marriage who were raised without Judaism - she took a simple step. us.rd.yahoo.com
Fuel is added to French debate over separation of religion and state (International Herald Tribune) A decision by a French court to postpone a robbery trial involving a Muslim defendant until the end of the holy month of Ramadan has raised questions about whether France's secularist institutions are bending to religious demands. us.rd.yahoo.com
Transcending Race and Religion to Rebuild the Ruins of Baltimore (New York Times) Arnold Graf, a white Jew, built a striking track record organizing alongside black Christians for urban renewal. us.rd.yahoo.com
Jewish traditions continue today at festival (Republican-American) LITCHFIELD — Samantha Biamonte painted a design on a blue felt yarmulke. Baruck Levy played a ram's horn. Ellen Baron supervised the kosher food court. us.rd.yahoo.com
Lake Co. religion notes (Daily Herald) To have your information included, e-mail it each week by noon Tuesday to faith@dailyherald.com, fax it to (847) 680-0189 or mail it to Religion listings, 1795 N. Butterfield Road, Suite 100, Libertyville, IL 60048. us.rd.yahoo.com
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