With the frigid temperature and possible snow events, it’s hard to believe that this is the “camp edition” of Hakol, but there is no better time to start dreaming about those long, warm, sunny summer days spent at Jewish camp.
Both day camps and overnight camps have held a special pla…
With winter upon us and the days getting shorter, two moments call us to pause, reflect, and look forward with renewed purpose: Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, and the arrival of the secular New Year. These observances come from vastly different places. Chanukah is deeply rooted in Jewish …
As we gather around tables with family and friends, this Thanksgiving feels especially moving. In our own community, we are reminded not only of the warmth of home and the closeness of loved ones, but also of the strength and compassion that connect us even in times of hardship.
This year, …
It is difficult to grasp that this year marks the second yahrzeit of October 7, a day that has left an indelible mark on our hearts, our community, and Jewish history. We remember where we were, what we were doing, and the overwhelming sense of horror and loss we felt on what should have bee…
As the Jewish world prepares to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the New Year 5786 on the Hebrew calendar, we are all reflecting on a year marked by profound grief, enduring resilience, and an unshakable hope for peace.
In synagogues and homes across Israel and the Diaspora, the moving sound of the s…
