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Now, after 21 years as the Cantor of Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Hazzan Perlman is preparing for life as Hazzan Emeritus—which begins on August 1, 2018. Hazzan Perlman’s retirement comes at a time of leadership change within Chizuk Amuno.
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Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman, Cantor Emeritus of Chizuk Amuno Congregation: "During evolving 'seasons' over a 54 year span, Joel H. Zaiman was my rabbi, my teacher, mentor, colleague, role model and a man that I admired and loved as a cherished friend."(Handout photo)
For the last 18 years, Hazzan Perlman has played a pivotal role in every one of my life milestones.
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Aaron Rakovsky, Maxi Schleifer and Leah Friedman create art at the Park Heights JCC. (Photo by Lisa Shifren)
“It’s always inspiring to see so many people come out and make a difference in the community.”
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This year's heartwarming moments include a girl who helped decorate a vandalized cemetery, a dog who saved two lives, and an unlikely friendship between a monkey and a chicken. (Lior Zaltzman)
Political turmoil, terror attacks and natural disasters around the world: 2017 had plenty of people feeling down, for good reason. But there were also notable moments of light.
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During Chanukah of 2017, revelers watch fireworks light up the skies over Chizuk Amuno and Beth El to celebrate the Festival of Lights. (File photo by Steve Ruark)
More than 800 revelers turned out on Dec. 18 for an illuminating Chanukah celebration at Chizuk Amuno Congregation.
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In 1928, three Polish boys murdered a Jewish child because they believed all Jews received Chanukah money from their parents. (Lior Zaltzman)
In celebration of the Festival of Lights, the JTA has collected five of the most unusual Chanukah stories from its archive.
Read MoreWe all have a responsibility to find our place in the Torah. As a Jewish educator, I want all Jews to feel like a welcome part of this Torah, to realize that the community is incomplete without their voice.
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Among the Beth Tfiloh students visiting Hungary in April as part of an exchange program are (front row, left to right) Rikki M., Elyana F., Julia S., Chana B. (back row, left to right) Beeny K., Andrew V., Eitan M., and Joseph L. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)
Once in Budapest, the Beth Tfiloh students will spend the week sitting in on classes, learning about Jewish life and culture in the area and teaching English to their Hungarian peers.
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Rabbi Slomo Koves, right, and a participant at Chabad Hungary's 2015 Chanukah on Ice event take selfies at Budapest's City Park Ice Rink, Dec. 6, 2015. (Courtesy of EMIH)
Like the massive menorah lightings, Europe’s growing Chanukah on ice trend — which this year can be observed in Budapest, Moscow and London — also started in the United States.
Read MoreWhen it comes to religious affiliation and observance, today’s young adults are not joining synagogues, churches or mosques as readily as previous generations.
Read MoreHere are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Festival of Lights, which starts this year on Dec. 12 and ends on Dec. 20.
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