Much had been written about the fires that we faced in January and how they have affected our Synagogue. Now, after a relatively short amount of time, there is good news to be shared too. We encourage you to read the two excellent articles that ran...
Read MoreIn early June we had a festive wedding in the Synagogue. Since last year plans had been afoot for this event and though there were some initial halachic and even canonical problems we broached these with no difficulty. The couple, Mathieu and Alexandra Touboul of Paris...
Read MoreTitle: Askava Service Description: This year as in years past, we will be holding a memorial service for the Cretan Jewish Community that parished in WWII. All are welcome to attend. Date: 2010-05-31 Θα είναι μεγάλη τιμή για μας να παρευρεθείτε στο ετήσιο μνημόσυνο για τα μέλη της...
Read MoreAfter the second arson at the Synagogue we were deluged with reporters, requests for interviews and of course – letters from friends from all over the world. ...
Read MoreJust a couple of days after the first fire, Dr. Sam Gruber of the International Survey of Jewish Monuments contacted us offering his help by collecting money for the Synagogue through his charitable organization. For the lates information on the fundraising being done you can follow the link...
Read MoreThis past week (15 - 22 January) began with Erev Shabbat prayers as usual. Some 20 people gathered in the Kal itself which had been re-painted and polished - it was quite exquisite an atmosphere as all of the benches had been polished in lavender...
Read MoreΕνώνω τον αποτροπιασμό μου με αυτόν των άλλων Ahepans και αξιοπρεπών Ελλήνων που καταδικάζουν αυτή τη χυδαία πράξη. Ακολουθεί το Δ.Τ. της ΑΧΕΠΑ Αμερικής. Τέτοιες πράξεις δεν εκφράζουν τους Ελληνες και τον Ελληνισμό που δίδαξε τη Φιλοξενία στα πέρατα του Κόσμου. Κρίμα που ο κάθε ανισόρροπος...
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