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Author Archives: Rhonda Shapiro-Rieser
Ancient Standard Time
In September, Jewish students entered a slightly different time zone—Ancient Standard Time. Coming to school as Smith students, theirs was the season for back-to-school, classes beginning, and maybe Mountain Day. However, as Jewish students, September was also Rosh HaShanah, the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Interfaith Matters, Programs & Events
Tagged Jewish, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
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The Baby Torah
“Do you want a Torah? It belonged to my great-grandfather. My family is either going to donate it to our synagogue or give it to you.” The year was 2011, and the question came from a student, Emma Cooke, as … Continue reading
A Bright Future for SCJC
Jewish student life at Smith is in a phase of growth and vibrancy. In the two years since the group officially changed its name from Smith Hillel to the Smith College Jewish Community (SCJC), the organization has grown exponentially. Shabbat … Continue reading
Posted in Newsletter Articles, Student Orgs
Tagged campus news, CRSL news, Jewish, Shabbat, Smith College Jewish Community
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A Smith Haggadah
On the evening of Monday, April 10, the Sanctuary in Helen Hills Chapel was filled with 72 singing, laughing, and reflecting students. The Smith College Jewish Community (SCJC) hosted a Passover Seder. It was the largest, happiest, most energetic ever. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holidays, Newsletter Articles, Student Orgs
Tagged food, Jewish, music, Passover, Smith College Jewish Community
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The Sanctuary Movement: A Brief History
As a religious concept, “sanctuary” is connected to a sense of holiness and means to be “set apart.” The word sanctuary, when used in the context of political movements, has come to also mean places of physical safety, as in … Continue reading
Posted in History, Newsletter Articles, Social Justice
Tagged Christianity, Jewish, politics
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