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An Empty Chair at the Holiday Table

An Empty Chair at the Holiday Table

by | Nov 27, 2025 | Chanukah, Thanksgiving

When Parents and Adult Children Are Estranged Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Teach Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello The cellphone chimed the first few bars of Jimmy Buffett’s  “Margaritaville”, jolting Julie out of her ten minute afternoon “schlaf.” ...
PSALM 27

PSALM 27

by | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog, Hebrew Month Elul

Traditionally recited each morning during the month of Elul A Psalm of Fearless Trust in God. 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the [a]defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? 2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My...
A Valentine Jewish Connection

A Valentine Jewish Connection

by | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog, Jewish Holidays, Jews around the world

By Rabbi Barbara Aiello Several weeks ago the Jewish world celebrated the holiday of Tu B’Shevat – the new year of the trees. Did you know that there is another Jewish holiday with a similar name? It’s called Tu B’Av and it’s the Jewish day for love.How did the...