Tagged: Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

Local Rabbi Says Passover Has More Somber Tone This Year

April 22nd, 2024 | Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

Passover will begin Monday at sundown.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that there can be some variations in how the Seder dinner is observed, especially this year.   Passover ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30.

Quincy Observes Rosh Hashanah With A Blowing Of The Shofar

September 15th, 2023 | Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, observed the beginning of Rosh Hashanah with an event Thursday night at the Hancock Adams Common in Quincy. Rosh Hashanah officially begins at sundown on Friday.

Passover Begins On Wednesday Night

April 5th, 2023 | Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

Passover, which celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt, begins Wednesday night at sundown and is traditionally observed with a Seder Dinner meal.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that there are other symbolic items on the table as […]

Yom Kippur Begins Tuesday Night

October 4th, 2022 | Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

The Jewish observance of Yom Kippur will begin Tuesday evening.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News it’s also a day to forgive others.   Rabbi Benjamin says that, with COVID restrictions lifting, they are also able to once again have a more communal observance. […]

Chanukah Begins Sunday Night As COVID Restrictions Lift

November 28th, 2021 | Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

Chanukah begins Sunday night, and this year it followed another major holiday.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that while it may seem Chanukah is early this year, that’s not exactly true.   Many observed the holiday over social media last, but this year […]

Passover Once Again Being Observed During COVID Pandemic

March 27th, 2021 | Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

Passover will begin Saturday at sundown and, just like last year, it is being observed with the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that some will still have to observe the holiday with the use of social media platforms.   […]