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Milton Holocaust Memorial Rededicated

Posted on October 8, 2018

Rededication of the Holocaust memorial that had been stolen in 2016

NBC: Synagogue Hopes to Transfer History to New Home

Posted on July 12, 2017

By Glenn Marshall  The Congregation Beth Shalom of Blue Hills in Milton, Massachusetts, proudly houses many historical artifacts, including some from the Holocaust. But moving an important stained glass window from the synagogue’s previous location and having it installed would cost $18,000. Published at 5:31 PM EST on Jul 11, 2017. Read original article on NBC.com Continue Reading »

The Forward: Interfaith Marriage Is A Matter Of Integrity — And It’s Time For Creative Solutions

Posted on July 7, 2017

Article by Rabbi Benjamin for The Forward, published July 5, 2017 iStock The issue of whether or not a Conservative Rabbi can officiate at an interfaith marriage ceremony is first and foremost a matter of integrity; integrity not only for the officiant but also for the couple and witnesses. Integrity means there is alignment between Continue Reading »

Community Response to Swastika Graffiti: It’s Time to Talk About Hate

Posted on June 1, 2017

Superintendent Mary Gormley sent the following letter out to all her faculty and staff on May 9, 2017 in response to the recent swastika graffiti: “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.” Edmund Burke “Few are guilty, but all are responsible.”  Abraham Joshua Heschel Dear Milton Community, Continue Reading »

The Jewish Advocate: Milton Responds to Swastika Graffiti

Posted on May 25, 2017

by Martha Schick, Advocate staff, May 19, 2017 Milton – After two instances of swastika graffiti at a local middle school, the larger community here is making the effort to pull together for a unified response. In December, the graffiti was found in multiple boys’ bathrooms in Pierce Middle School. The same thing happened again Continue Reading »