Thinking and Planning Ahead What a privilege it was to spend time at the Barshop Family JCC of San Antonio in Texas this week. Led for nearly a quarter of … Continued
Archives for March 2022
Helping the Helpers: Caring for the MESSH of Our Jewish Leaders
By Mark S. Young and Sara Allen As we continue to navigate the immediate health, financial and political effects of the ongoing pandemic, Jewish community professionals also remain committed to … Continued
Was It Not for Just This Moment That You Became a Queen? | Shabbat Shalom, 15 Adar II, 5782, שבת שלום
Was It Not for Just This Moment That You Became a Queen? The visit began with a tour. That’s par for the course. I was greeted on arrival by Eric … Continued
Chag Purim Sameach From Israel
By Sara Sless Imagine this scene for a moment: It’s a Thursday in March and you’re driving to work in Tel Aviv. As usual, the traffic is terrible, so there’s … Continued
Israel Will Not Stand Idly By
By Leah Garber The horrors of the war in Ukraine are intensifying daily. Our eyes see the pictures, our hearts feel the sorrow, our ears hear the distress and despair … Continued
Regular Days | Shabbat Shalom, 8 Adar II, 5782, שבת שלום
Regular Days What ever happened to regular days? They were central to the strategic plan. They’re when we get our work done. We design and develop programs. We build and … Continued
Ukraine | שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 1 Adar II, 5782
Ukraine It’s been nine days since Russian forces invaded Ukraine—pouring across the country’s northern, eastern, and southern borders. Though Putin’s malevolent intentions had long been clear, perhaps we had become … Continued
What Do Queen Esther and Henrietta Szold Have in Common?
By Leah Garber One hundred and ten years ago today, Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, among the largest international Jewish women’s volunteer organizations, was founded by Henrietta Szold. … Continued