Thank You Dr. King

Thank You Dr. King

This week 2 for Seder honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and all the folks who supported his efforts to make this country a fairer, better place. Most minorities in America before 1964 were fiercely prejudiced against.  African-Americans, Asian-Americans,...
Where will I be on Oct 27 at 9:47?

Where will I be on Oct 27 at 9:47?

I lost my Mother-in-Law, Joyce Fienberg when she was murdered at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA a year ago.  This past week, many folks have been asking where my family will be at the one-year mark of the day when our lives shattered. There’s a lot of...
Tisha B’av: Thinking about Resiliency

Tisha B’av: Thinking about Resiliency

Jews are resilient.  We have had a lot of awful things thrown at us and yet we are able not only to survive, but also to flourish and laugh at ourselves. On August 11th, we will mark Tisha B’av, a day we take to remember the tragedies that have befallen our people,...
How to Host 2 for Seder

How to Host 2 for Seder

Thank you for taking on anti-Semitism.  Two extra seats around the table make all the difference to help us educate and share our traditions across North America.  How do you conduct a Seder where you are pushing back against anti-Semitism?  Your goal...