By Madison Jackson I am sitting at my work computer planning a Hanukkah program for kindergarten to sixth-graders. Opening a search engine, I type the words “rules for a dreidel spinoff.” As I click the very first link that appears on Google I am taken aback when I read “the Yi … [Read more...] about This Hanukkah, Embrace Yiddishism
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The New American Reality and What It Means for Jews
By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. As Jewish leaders gather in Chicago this week for the URJ Biennial, a new American story is emerging that will have profound implications for the Reform Movement and America’s Jews collectively![1] The demographic character of America … [Read more...] about The New American Reality and What It Means for Jews
A Cup Full of Gratitude for Teachers and a Challenge
By Dr. Erica Brown “I’m a teacher. What’s your super power?” For less than ten dollars you can have this platitude wrapped around a mug to give to your favorite teacher this Chanukah or as an end-of-the-year gift. If you’ve got a pre-school or elementary school teacher to th … [Read more...] about A Cup Full of Gratitude for Teachers and a Challenge
Two Jews, Three Opinions
At Princeton Hillel’s Collegiate Moot Beit Din, students debate hot-button issues through a Jewish lens By Shana Medel [Fourth of a four-part series on the most unusual clubs at Hillel] According to Jewish law, is it permissible to torture terrorists? Abraham Was … [Read more...] about Two Jews, Three Opinions
It’s That Time of Year Again… The Family Philanthropy Meeting
Yes, we are in that time of year again. You know, the one that Hallmark celebrates 24 hours a day, filled with song and mirth and everyone celebrating together despite the inevitable travails, misunderstandings, and missteps. Somehow, by the end, it all works out perfectly. Sure, … [Read more...] about It’s That Time of Year Again… The Family Philanthropy Meeting
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