Tag Archives: Jewish

A Smith Haggadah

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Rhonda Shapiro-Rieser
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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 →

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The Sanctuary Movement: A Brief History

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Rhonda Shapiro-Rieser
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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 →

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Statement on Refugee and Muslim Ban

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Chapel Student
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The Smith College Jewish Community (SCJC) stands in strong opposition to Donald Trump’s executive order banning Muslims and refugees from entering the country. This executive order, signed on Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a haunting reminder of our obligation as Jews … Continue reading →

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