Throughout the Hebrew month of Elul, shofars are being blown in synagogues all over the world. For Jews, the month of Elul is the dawning of the New Year and the beginning of a period of introspection. Elul and the shofar are a call to action and a time for spiritual and emotional growth. …
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Introduction: You might be humming “Pomp and Circumstance” more than “Hinei Mah Tov” during graduation season as the school year winds down. Sure, Student to Student programs around the country are taking a well-deserved break this summer, but the Jewish holidays aren’t stopping when the temperature heats up! Read on for a bit about what …
Embracing the Sunshine: Summertime Jewish Holidays Read More »
Contact Hypothesis By Fawn Chapel, Student to Student Program Director I watch as a student walks up to Jon, one of our Student to Student (STS) participants, after a presentation and engages in a conversation. I can’t hear what they’re saying, but they’re chatting and smiling. I hear some laughter. Afterwards, I ask Jon …
Happy Purim!!! In between shaking your grager and nibbling your hamantaschen, take a moment to savor this new blog from Be The Narrative. We can debate which filling is better, almond or poppyseed, but there’s no denying that our new blog will be stuffed full of deliciousness. In the coming months we’ll share stories from …
