The Good and the Very Good
October 16, 2020 Have you ever found yourself trying to explain to someone unfamiliar with…
Shalom Y’all from the CEO
Check back weekly for a Shalom Y’all message from Federation CEO, Nammie Ichilov
The True Celebration of Simhat Torah
October 9, 2020 This week we celebrate the conclusion of reading the fifth and final…
The Festival of Ingathering
October 2, 2020 This evening we celebrate the first night of the holiday of Sukkot….
The Two Goats and Yom Kippur
September 25, 2020 I don’t remember the exact Yom Kippur service when I became aware…
The 10 Days of Awe
September 18, 2020 This evening begins our high holy days celebration in welcoming the Jewish…
Be Strong and Courageous
September 11, 2020 Today marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 assault on our nation….
Acknowledging Good
September 4, 2020 It is human nature to easily identify someone’s faults, to complain when…
Embracing Multiple Perspectives
August 28, 2020 We live in a world of duality. In fact, some would even…
Recalibrating in the month of Elul
August 21, 2020 Full disclosure: I am a planner. I like (and take pride in)…
A Blessing and a Curse
August 14, 2020 About twenty-five years ago I had a life-changing Jewish experience that…