My Spiritual Journey: From Jewish Ancestry to Jewish Commitment
Always a proud Israeli and Jew, I nonetheless felt something was missing in my life. Meeting religiously modern, dedicated Jews helped me see the missing piece.
What Groundhog Day Can Teach Us About Gratitude
The movie Groundhog Day is a curious favorite of faith communities and the subject of many sermons and lessons. One year, its director taught my congregation some lessons in person when he took to the bimah.
How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Revolutionized Our B'nei Mitzvah Tutoring Program
When students become Tzofim, they become essential: They have a valuable role to fulfill and an important place within our synagogue community.
How One Canadian Congregation is Making a Difference in the Lives of Syrian Refugees
In late 2015 and early 2016, members of the Holy Blossom Temple community in Toronto raised funds to sponsor two Syrian families.
Crying with My Baby: Opening Up about Post-Partum Depression
Somehow, I was able to switch my functioning self on and off, smiling and rabbinic at work but in howling despair at home. Finally, my OB/Gyn diagnosed me with postpartum depression.
Greening Your Congregation as One Way to Make It Holy
Remaining True to Refugee Welcome and Resettlement
I’ve never been as proud of my congregation as I was when members gathered at the airport last week to welcome our family arriving from Syria.
Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month is Here!
Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is here, and the number of communities and organizations around the world that participate in this awareness effort is growing! I’m excited to share some new resources with you.
Love: The Secret to Sparking Desire
Real love is informed by knowledge. When we truly love others, we strive to know and understand them. As our knowledge deepens, so does our love.
How One Man Hijacked America’s First Refugee Resettlement Plan
After their liberation from the Nazis, my parents were reunited in a displaced persons camp. I was three when our family received visas to America.