- One in seven, even though Jews represent less than one-fifth of one percent of the world's population. (page 15)
- Fifty years ago. In sharp contrast to the early years, when the SSM faculty was comprised of part-time instructors, many of whom were European-trained cantors, today's learners benefit from full-time faculty members as well as adjunct faculty with experience in the practical cantorate. The first five graduates were invested in 1951; today there are 300 invested cantors. (pages 31 and 32)
- Age 40. Akiba became a great scholar and Jewish community leader, but when he started his studies, he knew so little that he had to begin learning the very first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which he did with his son. (page 34)
- 5759. You can plan ahead for the new year by ordering a copy of the
5759 Art Calendar from Women of Reform Judaism. (page 49)
- 49 of the 50 states, and over 900 donations, says temple president Robin Silverman. Grateful congregants wrote handwritten thank-you notes to every person and organization that sent gifts. (page 60)
- 160 countries. 5,000 environmentalists, industry leaders, lobbyists, scientists and diplomats participated as part of a shared conviction that "it is our religious responsibility to care for the Earth." (page 60)
- 25 adults completed 18 months of studying Hebrew, Jewish history, philosophy, the structure of the prayer books, contemporary issues, and more with Rabbi B. Charles Herring. (page 62)
- Nearly 13 years, seven of them in solitary confinement at a maximum security facility. (page 72)
- Cantors spend nearly 75% of their time in non-musical activities, such as bar/bat mitzvah supervision and preparation, adult education, community education, counseling, hospital visitations, officiation at life-cycle events, administrative work, and daily interaction with professional staff members and congregants. (page 31)
- Nearly 3000 years. (page 14)
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