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May 7, 2021

Re-open?

I’m vaccinated!

Now what?

The CDC has guidelines, recommendations, and protocols. Our governor has his executive orders. Our county execs share their thoughts with us every day. And, of course, personal levels of comfort cannot be discounted.

The Federation offices are open for staff, w…

Apr 30, 2021

I’m not writing this week

I feel my eighth-grade self cringe as I write these words, “I enjoy writing this weekly article.”

I had big plans for today’s article:

- I planned to remind everyone to watch the Unpacked series on the Six Day War in preparation for the Yom Yerushalayim program on May 9. Details ar…

Apr 23, 2021

Unpacked

From its mission statement, “OpenDor Media educates, entertains and engages a global audience of millions by producing and distributing Jewish and Israel content.”

Continuing from its website, “OpenDor Media has been a leading creator of Jewish film content since 2009. With an extensi…

Apr 16, 2021

Gregorian Calendar

Rosh Hashana is never early nor late, but falls every year on the first and second of Tishrei on the Hebrew calendar. Having said that, most of us in the United States are bound to the Gregorian calendar and the first day of Rosh Hashana 2021 will fall on September 7, the day after Labor Day…

Apr 9, 2021

These are the Days

To paraphrase the Mary Hopkins 1968 hit—These are the days my friends.
 
During the seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot, while we are busy counting the Omer, several special days pop up and, as always, Jewish Federation is here to promote their commemoration or celebration.
 
Th…