Hakarat hatov, recognizing the good…
Always around this time of year and on Rosh Hashanah, I contemplate on the past year and think about what I want to achieve in the upcoming one. This year has been different for me. I appreciated and gave thanks for what I have and started my day with …
Orh... Light...
During this festival of lights, Hanukkah, I became fascinated with the meaning of candles in Judaism and why light is such an important symbol in our tradition? We light candles for Shabbat, for Havdalah, prior to major Jewish holidays, on the yahrzeit (anniversary of the da…
During this tumultuous year, I have spent much time learning, reflecting, and contemplating about my Judaism and what it means to me. I’ve always been a proud Jew and never questioned why I believe or what I believe.
In the past, when I felt most confused, perplexed, or even content, I di…
Few people could have predicted a year as uncertain and unprecedented as 2020. That leaves many of us asking, what’s next?
Leaders of the community’s Jewish agencies and organizations have looked into their crystal balls through scenario planning workshops facilitated by the Jewish Fe…
Memories, and a mandate…
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks last Shabbat. What a tremendous loss to the world as he was a giant of an intellect, prolific writer, profound scholar, teacher and orator. He was Britain’s former Chief Rabbi of the Unite…
