In Al.com this past Saturday --- Alabama's Reform Jews need a progressive Israel
Recent events in Israel and specifically at the Western Wall and the Temple Mount have focused the world's attention once again on the...
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danaevankaplan
- Jul 27, 2017
- 1 min
Gail G. Speaks to Eastern Shore Group on Meditation
Robin and Manny hosted the evening in their home on he Eastern Shore. Gail spoke about her own spiritual journey to meditation and how it...
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danaevankaplan
- Jul 20, 2017
- 1 min
Stanley G. Speaks on Volunteering for Israel
On Friday night, Stanley Greenfield spoke and showed slides on their volunteer program on an Israeli Army Base. It was fascinating to see...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Jul 13, 2017
- 2 min
Our "Girl Friday"
Susie B. has worked at the Springhill Avenue Temple for six years. Although her official title is “Temple Secretary,” she fulfills many...
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danaevankaplan
- Jul 6, 2017
- 1 min
July 4th Fireworks
These photos were taken from downtown July 4th.
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danaevankaplan
- Jun 22, 2017
- 5 min
Confirmation of Leah B.
The following is the confirmation speech of Leah B.: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood / And sorry I could not travel both / And be...
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danaevankaplan
- Jun 15, 2017
- 3 min
Confirmation of Will K.
The following is the confirmation speech of Will K.: Throughout my life I've had to deal with adversity. While some of the challenges...
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danaevankaplan
- Jun 8, 2017
- 5 min
Confirmation of Jacob H.
The following is the confirmation speech of Jacob H.: You may know how much I love baseball. Basketball too. Even my brother and my new...
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danaevankaplan
- Jun 1, 2017
- 3 min
Sarah's Confirmation Speech
I think I speak on behalf of the ENTIRE confirmation class when I say that this religious school has definitely had an impact on how I...
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danaevankaplan
- May 25, 2017
- 2 min
Shalom Yoga
We had two wonderful programs with Gail Greenfield of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Albany, GA, as well as one with her husband, Stanley,...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- May 18, 2017
- 4 min
Ofir Serving in the IDF
Ofir served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for two years, from 2008 to 2010 as a squad commander in the intelligence forces. Her...
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danaevankaplan
- May 11, 2017
- 4 min
Social justice and the Bloomberg Grant for Alleviation of Poverty in Mobile ---from Al.com, the news
By Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, Springhill Avenue Temple, Mobile One of the most important principals of Reform Judaism is the struggle for...
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danaevankaplan
- May 4, 2017
- 2 min
Our Upcoming UPB Service
This coming Friday night, May 5th, we will be having our quarterly Union Prayer Book Service. Each service has focused on a different set...
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danaevankaplan
- Apr 27, 2017
- 3 min
Jamaica Gleaner Column on Passover
Jews and some Christians throughout Jamaica are celebrating Passover, which began on the evening of April 10 and continues for seven...
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danaevankaplan
- Apr 20, 2017
- 4 min
Al.com Column on Passover
By Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, Springhill Avenue Temple, Mobile Jews throughout Alabama began celebrating Passover on the evening of April...
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danaevankaplan
- Apr 13, 2017
- 1 min
Mel S's Birthday Blessing
Mel, as you celebrate your birthday, May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on...
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danaevankaplan
- Apr 6, 2017
- 3 min
Repairing the Temple after the Christmas Day 2012 Tornado
There was a tornado that hit Mobile on Christmas Day 2012, which caused a great deal of damage throughout the city. A very large house to...
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danaevankaplan
- Mar 30, 2017
- 2 min
James Bowley A Hit as Scholar In Residence
Professor James Bowley of Millsap College was our Fran & Paul Brown Scholar-in-Residence on the weekend of March 24th! Here is the...
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danaevankaplan
- Mar 23, 2017
- 2 min
Our Retirement Blessing for Michael P.
We had a Retirement Blessing for Michael P. accompanied by his lovely wife Alicia at this past Friday Night services. It included several...
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