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I’m going back to Israel this weekend -- for real.
These past few weeks I’ve been immersed from afar in the fighting. Speaking with friends and colleagues, talking with Federation professionals, volunteers, supporters. Working with our leadership to get more precious funds to those who …
The transition is always hard for me – the transition each year from mourning to celebration.
From commemorating fallen soldiers and civilians on Yom HaZikaron to immediately celebrating Israel Independence on Yom Ha’Atzmaut.
It's something so unique to Israel, and so poignant. Mournin…
The other day I ordered a car windshield breaker on Amazon – a simple and handy tool that can break the glass in your car in an emergency. And when it arrived in the mail, I was curious, so I looked to see who sent it.
Look at the picture.
It came all the way from Kyrgyzstan.
A small, s…
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day.
I can’t imagine a time when acts of kindness have felt more needed, with so many of us feeling isolated, lonely, and depressed.
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation website lists a multitude of ideas.
Here are some of my favorites that are easy to…
I’ve heard a lot of talk these past few weeks about “empty” social media gestures.
It’s true that showing solidarity by applauding healthcare workers at a set time, or thanking them in Facebook posts, does create positive feelings. But words of encouragement like this don’t make c…
