Shavuot

Shavuot

Shavuot in the New Millennium or “Who Wrote the Book of Love?”   As we celebrate Shavuot this year, take time to Read the Book of Ruth. It is the traditional reading for this festival. The Book of Ruth takes us back to the beauty and mystery of love. Love that...
Chanukah Some New Thoughts on an Old Story

Chanukah Some New Thoughts on an Old Story

“I know what Chanukah is,” said my daughter’s seven year old friend. “It’s Jewish Christmas!”   That was almost 30 years ago when my daughter,  also seven, knew that Chanukah and Christmas were two different things but nonetheless...
Pay It Forward For Chanukah

Pay It Forward For Chanukah

Pay It Forward “For Chanukah”  The story of Chanukah is a  story of faith and a story of miracles and its name has a special meaning.    The root of the word, “Chanukah” is the Hebrew word “chinuch,” which means...