Last night, I had the challenge and privilege of unexpectedly reading Megilat Esther for my family, as one of us was unable to attend reading at our shul. It’s been several years since I had done the reading, but I had learned it in order to teach it to my eldest more than 15 years ago as…
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…
