Passover at Rikers Island: How the notorious jail complex holds a seder for Jewish inmates While Rikers Island has been criticized for its harsh conditions, the jail will hold two Passover seders this year for Jews behind bars. By Jacob Henry April 3, 2023 6:23 pm
He was sentenced to life in prison. Rescue dogs — and a rabbi — helped him find redemption. With a commuted life sentence behind him, Jon Grobman helps incarcerated men train rescue dogs. In the meantime, he reclaimed his Judaism. August 30, 2021 2:00 pm