A Hidden Jewel Right in Front of our Eyes

Andover’s Conservative synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel of the Merrimack Valley, has recently discovered that its ark is likely the work of renowned ark builder Sam Katz from the early 1900s.… Read More

Power Outage Enhances Sabbath Service

An impromptu candlelight Sabbath service was held during a neighborhood power outage this past Friday night at Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley in Lowell, a Reform Synagogue. During the… Read More

Help the Less Fortunate in Merrimack Valley

On Friday, February 27, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Project Home Again will hold a community-wide collection day at Temple Emanuel of Andover. Bring in new or in-good-condition sheets,… Read More

Interfaith Center Receives Generous Grant

Merrimack College's Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations has been awarded c. $230,000 to enable it to expand its mission to more fully integrate study of interfaith relations among… Read More

MVJF Presents First Light 5769

The Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation proudly presented First Light 5769 on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Temple Emanuel of Andover. Performing live was Beth Schafer, renowned singer/songwriter of American contemporary… Read More

Melding Meditation and Painting in Merrimack Valley

More than 30 women attended a meditation workshop based on the teachings of Jewish mysticism at Chabad Lubavitch of Merrimack Valley in Andover. Led by Neria Cohen, the women were… Read More

Kids’ Colorful Paintings of Israel at Andover Chabad

Children ages 8 to 13 at the Chabad of Andover Hebrew School painted wall hangings that they used to decorate the shul’s sukkah. The beautifully colored panels, which are the… Read More

Islam — Topic at New Christian-Jewish-Muslim Center

“Every religion has a right to define itself in its own terms,” said author and Boston Globe columnist James Carroll speaking on “Islam: Threat or Gift? A Christian Perspective.” He… Read More

Islam: Threat or Gift? A Christian Perspective

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 7:30- 9 p.m., the Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations at Merrimack College in North Andover presents the fourth Rev. Robert W.Bullock Memorial Lecture,… Read More

Genuine ‘Maverick,’ Law School Dean Sued LBJ, ABA and Now G.W. Bush

These days some politicians like to call themselves “mavericks,” but nobody qualifies for that label more than Lawrence Velvel, cofounder and dean of the unconventional Massachusetts School of Law in… Read More

Chelmsford’s Congregation Shalom Offers Preschool Programs

CHELMSFORD – Congregation Shalom, a Reform Jewish Congregation serving the Merrimack and Nashoba Valley areas, is offering two options for Jewish preschool enrichment programs. A new program offered for 2008-2009… Read More

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