December 2014
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 2
2. For your camper who always masters the challenge course For the kids that loves a good challenge, nothing is ...
Inclusion: A double win for Jewish Camping
Inclusion at camp is not about Chesed, it is about Tzedek. It is not about creating something for “others”; it ...
Sephardic Hanukkah Traditions
As a Jew with North African roots, I have always felt that my culture’s rich and diverse traditions set me apart ...
‘Tis the Season to Create a New Religion
Christmas trees are for sale on every corner, it seems, bringing the scent of the woods to the streets of ...
Synagogues: Also Ask “How?”
I read with interest and appreciation Ben Greenberg’s recent post “Synagogues: Begin with Why.” Lately, I’ve been thinking about the ...
A Hanukkah Blessing
In preparation for Hanukkah, a time in the year when we welcome in the light of hope and liberation, we ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 1
When the weather is cold and damp, the camp season seems incredibly far away. That’s why Hanukkah is the perfect ...
This Little Flame of Mine
The week began with me feeling self-conscious gesturing with my hands and glittery purple nails. I recently read Rebecca Sirbu’s ...
Hanukkah Light for Women in Uganda
More than anything Nalugya Rehema wanted to be a mother. She was very happy when she got pregnant, but she ...
All I Want for Hanukkah is…
What is the best present you can give your children for Hanukkah?To answer the question you have to take a ...