Monthly Archives:February 2024
Living Our New Song
It’s Friday evening a few weeks ago, and we’re about to kick off our very first brand new Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for folks ...
Bereaved Families Lead the Way in Israeli-Palestinian Reconciliation
Amidst the backdrop of the ongoing war in Gaza, "Shared Grief, Shared Hope" stands as a testament to the power of empathy and the human ...
We Are All Artists
We were immersed in learning a dance for our wedding. And not just any dance, but one that my saba, now a retired Israeli-dance teacher ...
You are a Queen
In Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic song Zero, Billy Corgan sings, “I’m in love with my sadness.” When I first heard that lyric, all I could think ...
Refugee Shabbat: A Call for Justice in Our Time
This Shabbat we delve into Parashat Yitro, a pivotal moment in our history when we received the Torah at Mount Sinai. Although this is a ...
Exhibition: Jewish Women—A World of Tradition and Change
Joan Roth’s captivating exhibit, “Jewish Women: A World of Tradition and Change,” now on display in the BJ Community House Gallery. The exhibit illuminates the ...