By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly
Part of living in any community revolves around understanding and celebrating the differences in religion, belief and culture of one’s neighbors. But the chances to explore these different cultures - and particularly faiths - is often limited.
Enter Faithful Women in Action, who have organized an opportunity to introduce their fellow Westwood residents...
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Interfaith Thanksgiving focuses on compassion
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Monday, November 19, Temple Beth David in Westwood hosted an interfaith gathering for residents of the Westwood and Medfield communities.
There were a variety of different church and temple members and clergy present for the event, and the theme was centered around compassion.
“There are a lot of differences in...
Westwood panel urges question 3 support
On Wednesday evening, October 3, to an audience of more than 200 people at Temple Beth David in Westwood, Kelly Jenkins told the story of her life as a transgender person in Tennessee where she was born.
“In the delivery room the doctor told my mother that she had given birth to a healthy baby boy,”...
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Dover celebrates Hanukkah
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On Saturday, December 16, more than 70 Dover residents came together at the Caryl Center to celebrate Hanukkah. Everyone enjoyed traditional Hanukkah foods, including latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts). Children played dreidel and made Hanukkah crafts. Rabbis Karen and Micah Citrin from Temple Beth David of Westwood led the group in...
Interfaith walk stomps out hunger
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For many families, the kitchen is the heart of a home. It’s where the entire family gathers and bonds during mealtimes. It is where two human needs, companionship and hunger, can be satiated simultaneously.
However, not all families are able to satisfy their hunger every day. Project Bread’s 2016...
Westwood Garden Club hosting April fundraiser
On Thursday, April 27, the Westwood Garden Club will be holding its annual fundraiser at Temple Beth David located at 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood. Ample parking is available .
The program will be “Quilts with Table Scapes,” and will be the backdrop for the Club’s luncheon/tea.
Tickets are $20 per person - family and friends are...
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Westwood Garden Club hosting April fundraiser
On Thursday, April 27, the Westwood Garden Club will be holding its annual fundraiser at Temple Beth David located at 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood. Ample parking is available. The program will be “Quilts with Table Scapes,” and will be the backdrop for the Club’s luncheon/tea.
Tickets are $20 per person - family and friends...
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