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COMPASSION AND HEALING IN A TIME OF SUFFERING

When my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three years ago, I was at a loss as to how to explain it to my then three year old son.  I knew he could not grasp the severity of the issue- nor should he be expected to.  However, I felt the … [Read More]

Hanukah!  Bringing light into the darkness

Hanukah Fun with Felicia and Friends!

The story of Hanukah has always been a troubling one for me.  I have a hard time with any story that glorifies war, especially when there is so much destruction happening today in the state of Israel.  But one of the things I love most about our … [Read More]

Musical offering and my “Awesome Days Rap”

04 Adon Haslichot- Listen to my favorite Sephardic Yom Kippur melody! May you have a meaningful fast and a fantastic year! AWESOME DAYS RAP... I wrote this for a Family service I led at Temple Beth El in Springfield last year.  I hope you … [Read More]