The Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) had four sold-out performances at the Sydney Opera House. What a thrill to be able to attend a performance, see these remarkably talented dancers and have the opportunity to meet with some of the…
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Embracing Elul: A Month of Reflection and Renewal
Preparing for the High Holy Days and the Ongoing Journey of Becoming
Remembering Emily Neufeld
TVT opens its door to the 2016-7 term and seniors climb the stairs for their final year. It is a year filled with much excitement and celebration while feeling a profound loss for one particular stolen youth. The shadow of…
21st Century Politics: The Erosion of Dignity and Decency
Navigating the Troubled Waters of the Presidential Election
A Glimpse into the Trump Campaign: A Closer Look
Exploring the Changing Landscape of American Politics
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: A Jewish/Israeli Creation
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is the best place for a sweet kosher treat. Opening their doors in 2007 in Valley Village, a popular suburban area for young Jewish families, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt was actually started by a Jewish husband and wife…
“Chana” Women in the Bible
Women are not often named in the Bible. In fact the only ones we read about are ones crucial to the story line. What would the Story of Creation be without Eve by Adam’s side yet we do not know…
Talking about Tradition: The Mitzvah of Brit Milah, Circumcision
There are 613 mitzvot that Jews are supposed to keep. Some are positive and some negative. The positive ones equal 248, which also equals the number of bones and vital organs in our body. There are 365 negative commandments, which…
Talking about Tradition: What Happened When, and How Did It Shape Our History?
The People’s Chronology: A Year-by-Year Record of Human Events from Prehistory to the Present by James Trager is truly an amazing 1,206-page book (which is unfortunately out of print). The book, published in 1979, details everything imaginable from 3 million…
Embracing Our Jewish Identity
Navigating the Challenges of Assimilation and Anti-Semitism
This Land is Mine
Navigating the Complexities of Land Ownership and Historical Claims
Jewish Students Have the Right to Feel Safe on Campus
Combatting Anti-Semitism and Protecting Students’ Rights
Loaves of Love
I feel that it is not a coincidence that my Challah received the award and not my souffle, cake or pastries since Challah is not only a physical food bu spiritual too. I have been making Challah for many years,…
Is Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Kosher?
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt—it’s kosher. No really… really? Becoming a worldwide phenomenon, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is known for its round store design and friendly customer service. But it’s also kosher. Unlike some other sweet treats that gain kosher accreditation just as…
The Power of Light: Remember the Real Message of Chanukah
Light means many things to many people. Judaism is replete with references to light, beginning with Creation. It symbolizes hope, as in the promise of the new day. When one speaks of enlightenment, one thinks of wisdom. Lighting the way…