Last Saturday morning, two stalwart members of our community, Raphy and Rivka Nissel, were walking to shul for Shabbat services, when they were suddenly set upon by a violent stranger.

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/12/15/latest-attack-on-jews-in-beverly-hills-proves-we-cant-trust-others-with-our-safety/

On our return to Warsaw we took some time to rest from our day’s touring, to prepare for Kabbalat (Evening) Shabbat services at a local synagogue and Shabbat dinner at our hotel.

Source: https://www.heritagefl.com/story/2023/10/13/opinions/pilgrimage-to-poland-part-10/18913.html

Temple Israel Long Beach leaders said the summer Shabbat services are organized with the hope that more people can strengthen relationships, and leave with their souls “feeling fulfilled.”

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/09/17/with-growing-antisemitism-fewer-jews-feel-sense-of-belonging-these-programs-aim-to-change-that/