Tag: Jewish

Associated Press

A year later, Texas synagogue hostages cope, carry on

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press COLLEYVILLE, Texas — A year ago, Jeff Cohen and three others survived a hostage standoff at their Reform Jewish synagogue in this Fort Worth suburb. Their trauma did not disappear, though, with the FBI’s killing of the pistol-wielding captor, 44-year-old British national Malik Faisal Akram. Healing from the Jan. 15, 2022, ordeal remains an ongoing process. “Let’s be blunt: … Continue reading A year later, Texas synagogue hostages cope, carry on

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Religion Unplugged

‘We have to stop hate’: Why it’s important to remember the Holocaust

By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. To Anna Salton Eisen and her son, Aaron Eisen, Thursday’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day was personal. George and Ruth Salton — Anna’s parents and Aaron’s grandparents … Continue reading ‘We have to stop hate’: Why it’s important to remember the Holocaust

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Associated Press

A moving ‘reunion’ for descendants of Holocaust survivors

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press WESTLAKE, Texas — Anna Salton Eisen found the old pictures — wallet-size, black-and-white images of Jewish prisoners who survived the Holocaust — in a folder her late father, George Lucius Salton, kept most of his life. The Texas woman recognized the names of some of the teens and young men from stories her father told. For three years, … Continue reading A moving ‘reunion’ for descendants of Holocaust survivors

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Associated Press

Holocaust Remembrance Day reading: Two survivors find each other, and answers

‘I am still moved and astonished at our special and rare connection.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | AP Religion Writer SOUTHLAKE, Texas (AP) — In George Lucius Salton’s view, it’s nothing short of a miracle. His daughter, Anna Eisen, called him at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with a question that sent his mind racing back 60 years to the hell he survived as a … Continue reading Holocaust Remembrance Day reading: Two survivors find each other, and answers

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Associated Press

Muslims, Jews work together to build Habitat house in Tyler

January 26, 2005, Wednesday, BC cycle Muslims, Jews work together to build Habitat house in Tyler BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 739 words DATELINE: TYLER, Texas Anwar Khalifa and Neal Katz laugh and joke as close friends do. The Muslim developer and the Jewish rabbi share meals at each other’s homes, reflect on the similarities in Arabic and Hebrew, and respectfully agree … Continue reading Muslims, Jews work together to build Habitat house in Tyler

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Associated Press

Cub Scouts share joy of Hanukkah with Jewish soldiers in Iraq

December 6, 2004 Monday Cub Scouts share joy of Hanukkah with Jewish soldiers in Iraq BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: INTERNATIONAL NEWS LENGTH: 485 words DATELINE: DALLAS If not for Cub Scouts in Houston, Army Spc. Joseph Lowit would find it next-to-impossible to celebrate Hanukkah. As part of a service project, Pack 1190 from Congregation Emanu El prepared care packages with Hanukkah candles, menorahs and dreidels … Continue reading Cub Scouts share joy of Hanukkah with Jewish soldiers in Iraq

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Associated Press

Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country

June 23, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 774 words DATELINE: COLLEYVILLE, Texas For Jeff Brown, studying to become a rabbi has been quite a journey – and not just in the spiritual sense. For the last two years, the 25-year-old scholar from Hebrew Union … Continue reading Frequent-flier rabbis fill need in small congregations around the country

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