Saturday, January 10, 2026

IN THE NEWS - US LAUNCHES LARGE-SCALE STRIKES ON ISIS TARGETS IN SYRIA

The Trump administration carried out multiple large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria Saturday afternoon, the US military said. READ MORE AT US launches large-scale airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria | New York Post


REMINDER---TEMPLE ISRAEL---A (BROKEN) "CONTRACT WITH GOD": THE BOOK OF JOB AND MODERN RESPONSES

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Upcoming Sessions

1. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 24 Tevet 5786

7:30 PM - 8:45 PMZoom
2. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • 2 Sh'vat 5786

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3. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • 9 Sh'vat 5786

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Sessions will take place via Zoom.

How do we make sense of a world where bad things happen to good people? Over 25 hundred years ago, the author(s) of the Bible's Book of Job wrestled with this question, one that continues to resonate with artists and writers today. In this three-part online course, Temple Israel's Scholar-in-Residence Professor David Sperling and Rabbi Emerita Jennifer Jaech will explore major themes in the Book of Job, and popular culture expert Dan Theodore will bring some modern-day perspectives. More at 

BY SPECIAL REQUEST--FROM 2012---CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA CONTINUES, MABEL DODGE, ROBERT SCOTT

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST---FROM 2012 AND THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT

In his newest Postscripts series titled "Chronicles of Croton's Bohemia," Croton's own Robert Scott focuses his attention on the many fascinating personalities who contributed to the vibrant bohemian community that flourished in Croton and Harmon a century ago.

This week's article tells the story of wealthy socialite Mabel Dodge, the catalyst who brought artists, writers, radicals and intellectuals together in her salon--the "movers and shakers" whose ideas on art, politics, relationships and sexual equality were upsetting the old order. Read the Mabel Dodge story on Postscripts at http://notorc.blogspot.com/2012/09/mabel-dodge-power-of-money.html

CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR DODGE'S HOME.

1967 - CROTON YOUTH HOLDS FIRST INTERFAITH DAY

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A reader has very happy memories of her time "in the late 60's" with the village "young interfaith people". One of the names mentioned is in this photo/article from 1967. Click on the images which includes Dr. Fogel.

JUST A REMINDER -- 2/8 BROTHERHOOD SUPERBOWL PARTY, TEMPLE ISRAEL

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2/8 BROTHERHOOD SUPERBOWL PARTY--MORE INFO AT Brotherhood Superbowl Party - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester



AHOP QUESTIONS CONTINUE

The blog CONTINUES to receive many questions (and commentary) on the AHOP program---the mechanism/program to be employed at the LOT A site/sale to WBP.  Some of these questions can be answered by doing a deep dive at the website: Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Program | Homes and Community Renewal

Others may require a foil request. Ditto for questions we are receiving on existing "affordable housing"/low income housing PILOTS that the village has entered into.  Good luck in your research. Please share anything of interest. 

IN THE NEWS - EXIT TIM WALZ, STAGE BIDEN

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) abandoned his ludicrous quest for a third term on Jan. 5. He has angrily refused to resign from office. Whenever he departs, whether upon his resignation some time this year or the expiration of his term early next year, we can say this much with certainty: Like former President Joe Biden, he has become a dispensable inconvenience to Democrats, in this case, Minnesota Democrats facing the 2026 elections at all levels of state government, and, like Biden, he will leave office in disgrace. MORE AT Exit Tim Walz, stage Biden: Another Democrat has clung to power past his expiration date

1973 TEMPLE ISRAEL---'CRAFTS '73'

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1973 TEMPLE ISRAEL---'CRAFTS '73'

TO READ MORE, CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

There are some familiar local names in here.

ONE LAST TIME--ICYMI---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE

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JUST A REMINDER---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE----Our (moved) website is asburycrotonumc.org

CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO SEE A SCENE FROM CHRISTMAS 2025 AT THE CHURCH.

1970 CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL COOK BOOK

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1970 CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL COOK BOOK---click on the incomplete image---we often get asked if we have a copy of this cook book---we do not. You can try contacting CCNS AT Croton Community Nursery School

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE "VALENTINE' THEMED POSTS AT EPHEMERAL NEW YORK

With Valentine's Day the next official (smile) holiday, we thought you'd enjoy these Valentine-themed posts from Ephemeral New York--one of our favorite blogs--- CHRONICLING AN EVER-CHANGING CITY THROUGH FADED & FORGOTTEN ARTIFACTS. CHECK THEM OUT BELOW:

--THE UNROMANTIC TALE OF THE BRONX'S VALENTINE AVENUE; MORE HERE

--THE HOTEL ASTOR'S VALENTINE MENU IN 1906; MORE HERE

--AN ANONYMOUS VALENTINE SENT TO 121ST STREET; MORE HERE

--A MYSTERY VALENTINE SENT TO A BROOKLYN ADDRESS; MORE HERE

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READ MORE FROM THE PEEKSKILL HERALD AT Hen Hud Sports Roundup – Peekskill Herald

ICYMI-- LOHUD--NEW POLLS SHOW WHERE TRUMP APPROVAL RATING STANDS AS 2026 BEGINS AND ENTEN CNN POLL

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As 2026 begins, President Donald Trump's approval ratings have inched upward - with a slight increase in favorable ratings amongst American voters in most recent political polls. BEHIND PAYWALL AT Donald Trump approval ratings as 2026 begins. See polls

AND Enten poll --no paywall; go to EverythingCroton: IN THE NEWS---CNNS HARRY ENTEN SAYS SUPPORT FOR TRUMP ADMIN OUSTING MADURO HAS GONE "THROUGH THE ROOF"