David Katz’s life as an interim rabbi, trained to help congregations that have grown dysfunctional,or that are in transition, has given him a singular perspective on the significant decline in synagogue and church membership.
Four Questions
United Way’s $20 million opportunity
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s “transformational grant” will allow the United Way to fully explore innovative methods to support the nonprofit sector, President and CEO Jaime Saunders says.
Community
The year of the pandemic
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In a Rochester Beacon year-end survey, readers reflect on the impact of COVID-19 and voice cautious optimism about what lies ahead.
Community
A diversity of Black voices
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Voting patterns showing strong African-American support for Democratic candidates may obscure another fact: Black political views span a wide spectrum that includes conservative values.
Community
New film puts a face on homelessness
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“The Road We’re On” focuses on Patrick Braswell, a lead organizer of the Rochester Homeless Union, to spread awareness and counteract misconceptions.
Community
Rochester reclaims the river
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Work continues on the $50 million Phase I of the ROC the Riverway project, an ambitious bid to leverage the value of the Genesee riverfront in the city.
Community
First phase of downtown skate park completed
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Roc City Skate Park opened in November, but COVID-19 restrictions have forced an indefinite closure.
Community
Porter picked as new RMAPI leader
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Aqua Porter has served as interim executive director since Leonard Brock’s departure in May.
Community
A half-century of service and generosity to RIT
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Bruce Bates this month marks 50 years as a trustee at the university, which recently honored him as recipient of its inaugural Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award.
Community
Final crisis fund grants slated for December
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The RACF-United Way initiative, which has assisted 174 agencies in the region, will accept applications through Nov. 20.
Community
Joseph Avenue arts center, other revitalization efforts spotlighted
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The Landmark Society’s 2020 Five to Revive program seeks to boost renovation projects that will bring economic and cultural benefits.