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Because you demanded it

During the May conflict in Gaza, our teenagers suffered from online antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric. We quickly put together a few programs, but you rightfully demanded more. 

Why is there antisemitism? Why is the State of Israel so important to the Jewish people? Who are the Pale…

After the Chagim (holidays)

When making plans this past month, I found many conversations ending with, “Sure, give me a call after the chagim (holidays).”
 
Well, we are now “after the chagim.” Sunday is sukkah-back-in-the-garage-Sunday, (click here for my article on sukkah-building-Sunday), and then Monda…

What day of the week is it?

Our weeks have a rhythm to them. Even without a calendar, we typically wake up knowing the day of the week and what to look forward to. Perhaps it’s a favorite TV show that will air/stream a new episode, or a favorite columnist in the paper, or a soccer practice, or Hebrew school, or mah-j…

Sukkah Building Sunday

If you’re reading this, then you’ve survived the Days of Awe. Excellent. L'shana haba'ah b'Yerushalayim! (Next year in Jerusalem!)

While the High Holidays are behind us, the holiday season has just gotten started.  

Sukkot, a.k.a. z’man simchatenu (time of our joy), starts Monday…

Bikur Cholim – Mea Culpa

I have time for a last-minute apology to the community prior to the closing of Heaven’s Gates as Yom Kippur ends on Thursday evening. 

I received notes of appreciation for my piece on Friday about our clergy and their visiting of our sick as well as many well-wishes for my father for a c…