Religions & Spirituality
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
May 15, 2021ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday called allegations of human trafficking and labor abuse made against the BAPS Temple in Robbinsville horrific and disturbing and indicated that individuals who may be victims are receiving medical care.
Murphy's comments came a day after the FBI executed a court order action at the Temple following a class ...
Rabbi Mark Biller, spiritual leader of Temple Gates of Prayer in Queens, New York, will explore what he calls "The Most Unusual Book in the Torah--the Book of Job," as part of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section's Our Jewish World program. Rabbi Biller's series, which is free and open to the public, will be held via Zoom on Thursdays, March 4 and 11, at ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Today is Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday in French, a holiday celebrated across the globe, especially in places with large Roman Catholic populations. It's a day of celebration before the religious fasting season of Lent that begins this week on Ash Wednesday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mardi Gras celebrations will be different this year — even ...
MADISON, NJ - It was announced a COVID-19 related death of a Madison resident. The resident, who was reportedly in their 90's is the 19 reported death from COVID, announced officials.
"We are sad to report that the death of a Madison resident in their early 90's", said borough officials. "The thoughts and prayers of Mayor Conley, the Borough Council and indeed those of ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison residents, have been invited to participate in the nationwide moment of unity to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. The moment of unity will take place tonight, Tuesday, January 19 at 5:30pm. Across the country, communities were encouraging people to light candles in their homes or say a prayer. Local churches may ring church bells as part of the ...
MADISON, NJ - On January 11 th , the Madison Council began its virtual meeting by taking a moment of silence for local residents who passed away this month. Mayor Robert H. Conley took time to acknowledge each person and their many achievements.
Peter Cuva, 90, passed away on January 10 th . A member of the Marine Core, Peter served during the Korean War. Always giving back to the town, Peter ...
The Great Kosher Meat War of 1902 is an early example of activism and the power of Jewish women. Join author Scott D. Seligman for a discussion and learn about this historic incident which shook up the Lower East Side in NYC!
The virtual event will take place on January 10 at 7PM
Contact the Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael office at 973-538-9292 for the Zoom ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Following its annual tradition, Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence contributed Christmas gifts to persons served by social service agencies in the community and St. Stephan’s Grace Community Church in Newark. Many of the gifts were in response to the recipient's specific wishes.
The following organizations received the gifts:
The ARC of Union County, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- Approximately 2,400 cemeteries nationwide will honor America's veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day, Sat Dec 19.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that grew into a nationwide tradition after Morrill Worcester's wreath company in Harrington, Maine, used its surplus supply to honor veterans' service and sacrifice ...
MADISON, NJ - It has been nine, very long months since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way life in Madison and the rest of the world. One might believe that this year’s holiday celebrations would be canceled.
However, on December 13th, on the fourth day of Hanukkah, the annual menorah lighting began in the borough, across the street from the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, at the ...
