Religions & Spirituality
By TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD STAFF
May 7, 2020SPRINGFIELD, NJ — In a press release this afternoon, the Archdiocese of Newark announced the consolidation and closure of 10 Catholic Schools in the region, including St. James the Apostle School in Springfield.
Opened in 1952, St. James has served grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade for decades. In addition, the school also has pre-k programs that run as well.
In an open ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A regular digital Shabbat Service for members of congregation Sha'arey Shalom in Springfield was interrupted yesterday evening with racist and anti-semitic pictures and remarks, in a type of attack commonly known as "Zoom-Bombing."
Since COVID-19 necessitated the move to a digital communication world, "Zoom-Bombing" has seen an increase in ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Due to social distancing, Saint James the Apostle Church in Springfield will be live-streaming Holy Week services and masses. "There is no question that these are different and difficult times. In spite of all of these problems, we must remain vigilant in our care for ourselves, our families, and our concern for each other," said the church's pastor, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – In a recent letter to congregants, the co-presidents of Temple Sha’arey Shalom announced that the 60-plus-year-old congregation would be considering a possible merger with Congregation Ohr Shalom, also known as the JCC of Summit.
The move comes after the Board of Trustees of Sha’arey Shalom heard the report of the Investigating New Entities Committee (INE) ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Next Monday, the township will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Vigil on the second floor of town hall.
The Springfield Interfaith Clergy Council will hold the community event “Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Vigil for Peace” at Noon in the town hall, second floor chambers.
Mayor Christopher Capodice and other township officials will ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Merry Christmas to all our readers celebrating today. Enjoy the holiday, and the time you get to spend with friends and family.
It's been a fantastic year at TAPinto Springfield, and we wanted to take this time to thank you all for being a major part of it.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – In the cool and pleasant winter evening, the Jewish community of Springfield gathered on the first night of Chanukah for the seventh Annual Menorah Lighting at Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Morris Avenue and Shunpike Road.
Rabbi Mendy Blesofsky of the Chabad Jewish Center of Springfield led the ceremony and was joined by Springfield ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — For the second year in a row, members of the Springfield Jewish Community came together for an annual Hanukkah party.
Last year's celebration was held at Temple Sha'arey Shalom, with this year's celebration being hosted at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael. In attendance were members of all three congregations in town, a crowd that included members of Beth Ahm, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - With Thanksgiving just days away, the Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association hosted their annual interdenominational service. According to assorted members of the clergy in Springfield, it has taken place for almost 30 years around Thanksgiving each year.
This year, the service was held at St. James the Apostle, a Catholic Church next door to Florence M.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association will hold its annual Thanksgiving Service on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at 7:00 PM at Saint James the Apostle Church, 45 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, NJ.
Cash donations to benefit Springfield First Aid and Rescue Squad and non-perishable donations for the NJ Food Bank are ...
