Chanukah
Fall is my favorite season. Every year, I look forward to reacquainting myself with the section of my closet that holds my boots and...
Didn’t I see you at Sinai?
It is said that every Jewish soul stood at Sinai, born and not yet born, to witness the giving of the Torah. Imagine our consternation: a...
Immersive Experiences
This coming Thursday evening marks the beginning of Lag BaOmer. This joyous holiday falls on the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer,...
Journeying to Shavuot
Dear Friends, I am writing in the afterglow of our recent Pesach celebrations. Universally recognized as one of, if not the most embraced...
Mussar - Learning and Living Jewish Virtues
Shalom Chevrei: I hope you’re enjoying a zissen Pesach. Have you had a look at our Crowdsourced Seder on YouTube - www.5959online.org....
Nomads and Wanderers – Changing and Adapting
Some of you might know that my husband, Dustin, and I have been spending a lot of our free time house hunting over the past several...
As Pesach Approaches...
Dear Friends, Purim in the metaphorical rearview mirror means that Pesach will soon be here. And I would not be surprised in the...
Happy Purim!
Greetings friends! Purim Sameach (Happy Purim)! Purim happens to be one of my favorite holidays, so let’s start out with a few Purim...
The Real Story of Chanukah
I need to share a secret with you. Now that the holiday is over, I feel it is time to tell you that what you think about Chanukah might...
Keep the Light Shining at Emanuel
Shalom Chevrei: As we approach Chanukah, our Jewish festival of light and freedom, I give thanks for our Emanuel family and our...
