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From the Balfour Declaration to the Winds of Reconciliation
By Leah Garber One hundred and four years ago today, on a day that thundered…
America the Beautiful: Shabbat Shalom 23 Cheshvan 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
America the Beautiful This past weekend, I shared in a series of experiences that I…
Power in Partnership: Shabbat Shalom 9 Cheshvan 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
Power in Partnership The San Francisco Bay area is home to six Jewish Community Centers…
Jewish Renewal: Shabbat Shalom 25 Tishrei 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
Jewish Renewal This past Monday, I was privileged to represent the JCCs of North America…
Is This the Dream?: Shabbat Shalom 18 Tishrei 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
Is This the Dream? Boulder County in Colorado has a population of roughly 320,000, with…
Reflection and Renewal: Shabbat Shalom 4 Tishrei 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
Reflection and Renewal There’s something about the passing of the years. Attending services on Rosh…
What a Year It’s Been!
By Sara Sless One of the things I’ve always loved about Israel (after I made…
The Torah of Re-Opening: The Conflict Between Joy and Sadness
Mark S. Young Throughout this pandemic, I have been fascinated that the most resistance to…
The Torah of Re-Opening: Reuniting Amidst Myriad Emotions and Needs
By Mark S. Young As vaccines lift restrictions and allow us to reunite with loved…
Dear Ankie and Ilana: Shabbat Shalom 14 Av 5781 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
“Self-trust is the essence of heroism. It is the state of the soul at war,…