Since October 7, 2023, I have read a number of blogs from Israel addressing the basic conversational question How are you? What was once a simple greeting has become complex, leading to a new response: We’re not OK.
I cannot remember a time when our concerns for the well-being of oursel…
This month, as we celebrate Chanukah, an ancient story of Jewish strength and resilience, it clearly has significant lessons and meaning in modern times. These days, due to its December celebration, Chanukah has been conflated with Christmas as a holiday celebrated by gift giving and winter …
From Shalom Baby, early childhood Jewish education and PJ Library to teen programming and VISIT Israel, to young leadership engagement, to Jewish community events including Women’s Philanthropy and Maimonides Society, to Life and Legacy, and to our older adults, the Jewish Federation of th…
Rabbi Harold Kushner z”l said, “When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.”
As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, approaches, we may find ourselves in a time of prayer, self-reflection and repentance. It is an opportunity to review our actions during …
