5783: a year of belonging
By Joshua Yudkin Holidays are tools that demarcate time, and perhaps the greatest gift Judaism has given to the world. Regardless of how you may choose to observe or celebrate…
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September 28, 2022
I am made in the image of the Creator
By Debbi K. Levy I’ve been trying to grow out of my need to “fit in” since I went to the Lamplighter School. The Lamplighter School worked diligently to invite…
September 28, 2022
Know when enough is enough
By Rabbi Nancy KastenParashat Vayelekh None of us lives forever. We pray to be written into the Book of Life for the coming year while knowing that death is inescapable.…
September 28, 2022
Suicide prevention
By Dr. Alan Koenigsberg There are many tactics to help prevent suicide. Being aware of what our children, as well as those closest to us, are thinking and feeling, gives…
September 28, 2022
The Yom Kippur fast
Dear Rabbi Fried, I have fasted on Yom Kippur as long as I can remember and am nostalgic about the bagels and smoked fish break-fasts with my late parents, aunts…
September 28, 2022
Consul General reflects on past year, 5783
By Livia-Link Raviv Shanah Tovah and Happy New Year from me, my family and the entire Israeli Consulate. As we look forward to a sweet 5783 for the whole community,…
September 21, 2022
All Jews are responsible for one another
By Rabbi Howard WolkParashat Nitzavim The Torah portion of Nitzavim is invariably read on the last Shabbat of the year. “Atem nitzavim ha-yom kulchem… — You are standing, before your…
September 21, 2022
Parashas Nitzavim: the mitzvah of teshuvah
The Torah says, “For this mitzvah which I command you today — it is not hidden from you, and it is not distant. It is not in heaven for you…
September 21, 2022
Find your joy
Dear Families, Elul is almost over and it is almost Rosh Hashanah. Hopefully we have used our month of reflection to really look at ourselves and prepare for the heavy…
September 21, 2022
New column will focus on mental health
By Dr. Alan Koenigsberg My name is Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. This is a question-and-answer forum for those readers who have wanted to ask questions of a psychiatrist, and you now…
September 21, 2022