On Purim we read about Esther And how Haman’s plot didn’t best her. But this year there’s more Evil plotting in store As we worry about the sequester.
Collecting… And Giving
Last week was Shabbat Shekelim – the Shabbat of Shekels. This special Shabbat, which always occurs just before the first of Adar, was traditionally the time when each adult male in the community contributed a half shekel to the community coffers. This obligatory contribution, made small enough so that every member could give, was used […]
Life Is In The Details
Last week we were reminded that our ancestors received the Torah at Mt. Sinai. As they stood near the foot of the mountain amid the cacophony of thunder, lightning and flames, the people encountered G-d and heard the Ten Commandments. It was certainly an attention grabbing moment; as the people stood in awe, they heard […]
Stop Interviewing For The Pain
We were eating dinner at our kitchen table, the site of many of our interesting conversations. And as Daniel was consuming his second plate of Annie’s macaroni and cheese he began to tell a story from his day. In school that morning he was drawing a picture and the kids began to laugh at his […]
Did You Do Your Homework?
A few days ago I was chatting with a friend. She shared that she had recently skipped a book club meeting because she had not had time to read the book. Last week a colleague said that she canceled out of a hike with friends because she was not sure she could keep up. A […]
The Power Of A Professional Development Day
This Monday we had an incredible professional development day! We had the opportunity to host nearly 55 teachers, early childhood Directors and other educators from NYC, Connecticut and Westchester. Our JCC teachers came in early to prepare their rooms as they do each morning for your children, and after a breakfast and some welcoming remarks, […]
Faith Is Not A Noun
Let me explain. In the English language, the word “faith” is, indeed, a noun. The Miriam-Webster dictionary tells us that faith means a. an allegiance to duty or to a person; b. belief and trust in and loyalty to G-d or a firm belief in something for which there is no proof. Yet, while one […]
A New Tu B’Shvat Limerick
It’s been a while, but I was inspired by Tu B’Shvat…… In the Mishnah our rabbis all taught To remember the 15th of Shvat We eat fruit, nuts and flora And read from the Torah And plant trees on land JNF bought
Building A Cathedral
On Monday we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. He is, for many of us, the quintessential modern day hero. Here is a man who changed the face of our nation. He clearly did not make these changes alone – he stood on the shoulders of many before him, and he was supported by thousands […]
Teaching My Children About Our Parents
It has been an intense week! The outpouring of care, support, and also some sadness has been incredibly moving and meaningful to me. We have many months before we need to begin to say goodbye but I thank you for the many ways you have communicated your love – it has only further confirmed my […]
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