A reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher of Federation’s Jewish Education Department In our over-programed, multi-tasking, competition-driven society, we are often rushing from one appointment to the next. There is
Read moreA reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher of Federation’s Jewish Education Department This year, the 4th of July coincides with Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, the beginning of the Hebrew month of
Read moreA Reflection from Avi West, Master Teacher of Federation’s Jewish Education Department When Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks writes that the festival of Shavuot is a “mystery wrapped in an enigma,”
Read moreThere seem to be two opposing forces at the crossroads of humanity and community. In America, for instance, the ethic of rugged individualism can complicate the vision of E Pluribus
Read moreThe season of cleaning and “eating down” what is in our closets and freezers is upon us. The Passover restrictions on leavening agents help motivate us to check out all
Read moreA reflection from Avi West of Federation’s Jewish Life & Learning Department I have been thinking a lot lately about the role of memory and identity. As I care for
Read moreJewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), which begins today, is a time to pause and reflect on where we are in our journey to become more inclusive of
Read moreA reflection from Federation’s Jewish Life & Learning Department “If you only want to make one New Year’s Resolution, make this one…” Living in two cultures can be a
Read moreLast week, we celebrated Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Over the course of eight nights, we lit the flames on the menorah, while our souls were illuminated by the inspirational
Read moreA Message from Avi West, Senior Education Officer & Master Teacher, Federation’s Department of Jewish Life & Learning I have always been intrigued by the question of how the Maccabees
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