Not Until They’re All Home
Haiku:
I want to rejoice
But not until they're all home
Then, we celebrate
From the CEO
Anniversary of October 7th
This Tuesday, October 7, will mark the second anniversary of Hamas’ horrific attack on Israel. Last year, for the first anniversary, we cohosted a memorial with the Capital District Board of Rabbis and Cantors. Because the holiday of Sukkot begins this Tuesday night, a community-wide memor…
Jewish Geography
My wife and I spent Rosh Hashana in Skokie, Illinois, with our daughter and her family. While I’m not usually one to brag, I managed to play five rounds of Jewish Geography—and won every single one. Undefeated!
At Tot Shabbat, an Israeli dad working in Chicago on a two-year medical proj…
A Rosh Hashanah Greeting from Our Chair
As we welcome the year 5786,
May joy and good health be part of the mix.
With apples so sweet and traditions so dear,
We enter together a bright, hopeful year.
May our community flourish, our friendships increase,
And may we all witness a world filled with peace.
Through helping ea…
Montana Tucker: A Modern Influencer Using Her Platform for Purpose
An influencer is typically defined as someone who has the power to affect the decisions, opinions, or behaviors of others — especially through social media. Today’s most impactful influencers go beyond trends: they educate, advocate, and use their platforms to elevate causes that truly…