When we sing the song ‘Eshet Chayil’ as we welcome in the Sabbath, we recite the verses describing a woman secure in her role, proud of her vast accomplishments, appreciated for her wisdom, courage, and goodness. Today, I’d like to share the stories of three women of valor who share al…
I was looking for some notes from an almost-forgotten report I had written many years ago, and found myself searching through some very old emails from a little-used hotmail account several days ago.
I came across an old story I had saved back in 2003 - which I am not sure I ever used - tha…
I'd like to share a narrative with you, and two questions, not unlike some of those we ask on the Seder night. The purpose is to provoke thought and further discussion. The questions may provide an opportunity to turn a lens on ourselves, and draw conclusions, as we celebrate the story and t…
Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
A lot of people are leaning into a more plant based diet and lifestyle, so we searched for a way to make some of the classic Pesach recipes- meatless! No meat doesn’t have to mean no flavor. Here is a recipe for Vegan Matzo Ball Soup by Tori Avey. The challenge was t…
Wednesday evening, 4/2/25 Rockland Federation’s Community Security Initiative hosted the second annual Pre-Passover Security Briefing in Spring Valley. This is a proactive effort to bolster community safety ahead of major Jewish holidays and keep everyone up to date regarding overall threa…
