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The ark at Congregation Beth Israel.
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