Rabbi hired in Sharon

Rabbi hired in Sharon
SHARON, Pa. -- Daniel A. Roberts, rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu El in University Heights, Ohio, has been hired as rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Sharon. Rabbi Roberts said he's working under a one-year contract to handle services once a month and during the upcoming High Holy Days.
Rabbi Roberts has been involved with Temple Emanu El since 1972. He has participated in interfaith dialogue, including a coalition with Antioch Baptist Church to enhance black-Jewish understanding, and helped found "Summer Song," an annual choir concert representing different faiths. He also helped to found the Congregational/Community Institute of Adult Jewish Studies. He's been active in teen suicide prevention and is creating a grief resource center in Cleveland.
Bazaar at mosque
YOUNGSTOWN -- Hamara Bazaar will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. next Saturday at Masjid Al-Khair, 1670 Homewood Ave. Hamara is a word in Urdu, a language common in India and Pakistan, that means "our," as in "Our Bazaar." There will be ethnic foods, clothing and handcrafts, along with face-painting and henna body art. Call (330) 743-3742.
New early service
YOUNGSTOWN -- New Bethel Baptist Church will have early-morning services starting at 7:30 Sunday beginning Sept. 7. The regular service is at 10:40 a.m. Call (330) 747-2125.
Autumn events
YOUNGSTOWN -- Many area churches will have rallies and other events, including:
UGrace Lutheran Church, Austintown, will have a rally day featuring a "Luther's Luau" with music and games from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 7. Worship is at 10:45 a.m.
UPrince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poland will have "Kingdom Day" worship at 10 a.m. Sept. 7 followed by a picnic and activities, including a petting zoo, pony rides, an inflatable slide and dancing. The guests will be the staff and residents of The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.
UFirst United Methodist Church of Mineral Ridge will have a rally day from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 7 with cotton candy, popcorn and carnival games.
UEmmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Georgetown will have its rally day starting with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 7 and worship at 10:30 a.m.
Southern gospel concertsoffered in local churches
BOARDMAN -- The Ken Apple Family of Nashville, Tenn., will perform Southern gospel music at two area churches: Christ Church in Boardman at 6 p.m. Sept. 7, and the Cortland Church of the Nazarene at 7 p.m. Sept. 12. Call Christ Church at (330) 726-6800 or Church of the Nazarene at (330) 637-5856.
Special concert
YOUNGSTOWN -- Greater Mount Zion COGIC will have a concert featuring Kenny Eldridge and the Jesus Celebration Singers, Community COGIC Choir and others at 6 p.m. next Saturday.
Musical evening
WARREN -- The Rev. Melvin Howard and St. James Gospel Choir are sponsoring the 27th annual "Evening in Song" featuring vocalists Eddie Howard and Mary Ellen Meredith-Crockett at 7 p.m. next Saturday at Packard Music Hall. The event is free. Call (330) 393-9011.
Relief funds received
YOUNGSTOWN -- Catholic Charities USA's Disaster Response Office has sent $10,000 in disaster relief to both Catholic Charities of Youngstown and Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind.
People who need assistance should contact the Catholic Charities agency in the county where they live. The diocese is still collecting funds for disaster relief. Send checks to: Catholic Charities Flood Disaster Relief, Diocese of Youngstown, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown 44503.