March 8th is globally recognized as International Women’s Day. In 1987, the United States expanded upon that to designate the entire month of March as Women’s History Month. This designation was shaped with the help and support of groups like the National Women’s History Alliance who l…
Since October 7, we have been reminded that being Jewish is about more than faith. It’s about responsibility, unity, and perseverance. Even in the face of unimaginable tragedy, we come together to rebuild, heal, and stand strong. This week’s Parsha, Terumah, speaks to the concept of volu…
I know that many of you, our newsletter subscribers, have been reading these weekly messages regularly, for up to three years. It has been an honor and a privilege for me to write for our community, to share thoughts, ideas, convictions and consolation. It has been especially cathartic for m…
This month, we honor Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, a time to bring together Jewish communities around the globe to increase awareness that every member of our community, regardless of ability, deserves access and opportunities to engage in Jewish life.
Individuals with va…
February is Black History Month and for the Jewish community, that means a time to reflect upon the many historic instances of African American and Jewish unity. From the civil rights movement to a variety of iconic cultural events, it is important to remember the vast impact the African Ame…
