The Israelite Board of Rabbis has enjoyed amicable relations with our White Jewish brothers in the United States for over a century. Our rabbis frequently speak to diverse audiences and our cantors have been appreciated for their soulful expression. The Forward has published an excellent article about Ahavas Sholom, a Conservative Ashkenazi synagogue in Newark N.J., that has recently hired Eliyahu Collins to be their associate rabbi and Azriel Devine as a rabbinical intern. These highly qualified leaders were trained at the Israelite Rabbinical Academy.
Ahavs Sholom in hosting a Unity Shabbat on February 4th to recognize the Black Jewish community during Black History Month. (Link to Details)
Link To Forward Article and Pictures
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I had the pleasure of visiting Ahavas Sholom a few times. For as long as I have lived in Newark, I didn’t know there were any synagogues left in the city until a chance visit for an event on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend in 2019. A few years later, I attended this shul for a few months. This is a very welcoming congregation and I’m pleased to see that Rabbi Collins is leading well and has established a rapport with the members. I hope to be able to return soon B”H