Locusts, darkness, death of the first born… This week we witness the final plagues and their impact on the Egyptian and Israelite people. We witness G-d’s willingness to make difficult choices and to purposely harm some people to let others take steps to freedom. Parshat Bo demonstrates that our ancestors were definitely not in The […]
Healthy Hearts Lead to Healthy Community
This week Torah takes us back to Egypt at the start of the plagues. We watch the water of the Nile turn to blood; frogs fill the land; lice and insect swarms attack the people; an epidemic kills the livestock; the people’s infected insect bites turn to boils, and thunder and lightning fill the skies […]
The Torah Team: “The Books,” Mr. Dundy, and Moses
For many years, my husband has studied with B’nai Mitzvah families to guide students in the preparation of their D’vrei Torah. This year I’ve joined him in this endeavor. Each time we meet with a family, I’m reminded of Aaron Dundy. Mr. Dundy was my grandmother’s second husband, a quiet, gentle man whom I thought […]
Being Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are […]
Gathering Strength As We Move Forward
This is a time of transition. In Torah we are just completing the Book of Bereshit and its story of our individual ancestors. The book of Bereshit has allowed us to explore the lives of our founders. Each of them faced many transitions in their lives, as they moved from place to place. They each […]
Does the Pew Study Predict the Future? The Answer Is in Our Hands…
Our ancestor Joseph was known as an interpreter of dreams. He also sought to preserve his family’s ability to remain true to their traditions and faith as the came to Egypt. By helping pave the way for them to settle in Goshen, he ensured his father, bothers and the next generations would be kept somewhat […]
Chai Five: Hanukkah – Inspired “Light” Activities
Note: Chai Five posts describe experiences and activities in my Fifth Grade religious school class. The information shared in these posts may be modified for use with students in higher or lower grades and of differing skill levels. Our Rabbi pointed out in his comments this past Shabbat that while Hanukkah is absolutely not the […]
Family Drama
This Shabbat finds us in the midst of Hanukkah as well as Thanksgiving weekend. Across the country we gather with family and friends for hours around holiday tables and extended visits. We share laughter, successes, and joyful memories. Yet, there is often unvoiced tension, competition, and pain. As I read Parshat Miketz, it brought to […]
Hanukkah and Thanksgiving Have Not Become One Holiday!
For so many years the Jewish community, and many non-Jews, have bemoaned the fact that Thanksgiving has become all but lost in the push for Christmas. Store decorations abound even before Halloween, advertisements begin in early November and Black Friday has become Terrific Bargain Thursday. Yet, this year the Jewish community has turned our long […]
The Impact of An Attitude of Gratitude
Last evening I was chatting with my son-in-law about children and their individual temperaments. I am the mother of two; he is the father of one (smart, engaging, and totally lovable) child and the sibling of four. We spoke about the differences among even those who were raised in the same households and the amazing […]
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