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What is the meaning of a name when the person who holds it is no longer with us? Can a name sufficiently capture the essence of the person who bears it? How do we remember and honor a person whose only legacy is their name?
On Monday, I had the solemn privilege of participating in a daylong…
April 2018
Welcome to our first Women of Impact profile! Each month we’ll get to know a woman, nominated by you, who is making an impact in our community. For our first profile, Meredith Chandler spoke with Barbara Roth, founder of Jewish Family Services’ Tara’s Closet.
What inspired…
Friends, this week we had a wonderfully informative and inspirational Board of Directors meeting with Nanette Fridman of Fridman Strategies. I've asked my colleagues Rachel Berezin and Heather Fiedler to share our learnings with you. Shabbat Shalom. - Howard
On Wednesday of this week, our F…
On Friday night, Jews around the world will gather to celebrate the miracle of Passover and the freedom our people achieved through the relentless efforts of Moses, guided by divine support. During the Seder, we will remember the suffering of the Egyptians and the pain and cost of achieving …
Is it important to pay attention to things we no longer view as valuable? In a world of planned obsolescence, how do we determine the value of things that are no longer useful to us?
This week's Torah portion, Tzav, describes an interesting action required of the High Priest in the Temple:
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