This Passover season, may we help each other welcome and know the soul of the stranger, and may we remember our stories of freedom are intertwined. Continue Reading
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Sukkot: The Gift of Supporting One Another
By Beth Huppin. Beth is the Director of JFS Project Kavod/Dignity, the Jewish education program at JFS. She has enjoyed teaching Judaics to children and adults of all ages in both formal and informal settings for over 30 years. She is the recipient of a 2010 National Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.This is… Continue Reading
Purim: No Distinction Between Haman and Mordecai?
Why does alcohol play such an outsized role in Purim? Digging deeper, what do our texts have to say about this and is there a more meaningful way to celebrate the holiday? Continue Reading
Lessons from the Shofar: Unheard Voices
When we hear the shofar this year, may we each hear the cries of those whose voices we’ve willfully or unknowingly ignored. Continue Reading
Embracing Discomfort.
Some dismiss or even erase uncomfortable texts, but it is not the goal of Jewish education to help us feel comfortable. Continue Reading
Standing Together During Shavuot
As I read and listen to the many who write and speak about their experiences in this global pandemic, I become aware that not all voices are fully present. Continue Reading
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