By Nina Fondiller Woldin Wandering across the country visiting family and Chai Mitzvah friends in my 19-foot RV, I can’t help but draw the comparison between my journey and that of our ancestors in their Sukkot. I can’t help but draw the comparison between my journey and that of our ancestors in their Sukkot. In Continue Reading »
By Nina Fondiller Woldin This morning as we were drinking our coffee my husband clicked on a link that said, “Lifespan Calculator – Test Your Life Expectancy.” It seemed like fun, answering questions about diet and exercise to find out how very healthy and fit we are for people our age… but the calculation that Continue Reading »
by Jill Maidhof Do you ever feel like a telling people “STOP–my brain is full! For every piece of information you put into my head from this point forward, another piece will fall out. And I won’t know what piece that is until I need it, so STOP! (Please!)” For every piece of information you put into my Continue Reading »
by Audrey Lichter “Angels have wings because they take themselves lightly.” Lotus Weinstock I was immediately struck by this quote… it spoke to me as a kind of antidote to the harsh and judgmental time we are living in. I had never heard of Lotus Weinstock (1943- 1997) but thought this is a woman with a message. Continue Reading »
By Rabbi Debra Smith One of the most meaningful events of my adult life was becoming a bat mitzvah at the age of 47. This was a very significant milestone in my Jewish journey, which for me, culminated in becoming a rabbi at the age of 62. Reb Deb becoming a bat mitzvah at the age Continue Reading »
By Michalee Merritt I love this time of year because the High Holidays are soon! To me this is the time of newness. The High holidays are a time to think about life, share stories and food. I have acquired a new Jewish cookbook, which I love looking through, for not only the recipes but Continue Reading »
By Nina Fondiller Woldin This morning began as many mornings do, speaking with my eldest daughter while she is in transit – the only time she can talk without interruption – after dropping off her sons at school, or driving to work. But today is also a little bit different. She is a history professor, Continue Reading »
By Jill Maidhof Last month I wrote about my garden, which, thanks for asking, continues to provide me with endless hours of back-breaking pleasure. This month I’ll share my second addiction: long walks. If my destination is within five miles, I hoof it. My little trips relax me, they challenge me physically and they make Continue Reading »
by Michalee Merritt August is the time to think about what is coming next. August is the time of vacations, new clothes and school supplies. I love getting new college ruled notebooks and brand new pens and pencils. (when my kids were younger new crayons were very exciting!) August is the time of vacations, new Continue Reading »
By Audrey Lichter What luck… Returning from our annual family reunion in Bar Harbor Maine landed on Tisha B’Av. That meant we would be doing the eight hour drive with no food during one of the hottest and most humid days of the summer. Judaism traveled with us. Judaism traveled with us. Our first stop Continue Reading »
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