Cantor Doug Cotler kvells: "I just had the best day at Religious School!"
The Ordinary Miracle of the Extraordinary: Spiritual Wisdom
We must live in the world of the ordinary. But if we then open our eyes and look — really look — we can glimpse the extraordinary.
Book Goes International: Jewish Spiritual Parenting
We are international! Our book, Jewish Spiritual Parenting, has its first overseas book group. The "Apples & Honey Parenting Group at Wimbledon Synagogue" in England is comprised of parents whose children attend Apples & Honey, their nursery school.
Delivering Sufganiot on Chanukah: A 2nd Grader’s Story
Darah Zucker, a second grader at Mariposa School of Global Education, reflected on delivering sufganiot (jelly-filled donuts) on Chanukah.
Men’s Night Out: Bringing Men Together
For a few years now, we have been inviting small groups of men, ages 25 to 80, to get together for Men's Night Out, an evening of noshing (eating), schmoozing (connecting), and thinking. The bonds they create are refreshing.
Chanukah Story: What Happened Historically with the Maccabees
What's the historical story of Chanukah? What really went on back in the time of the Maccabees?
No Chanukah Presents Tonight; We Already Received the Biggest Present at Childspree Today
A mother say to her children, "No Chanukah presents tonight after we light candles. We already received the biggest present today at Mitzvah Day: Childspree."
Shabbat Video Message: Sweetness Shared from a Kiddush Fountain
My Shabbat Video Message on Sweetness Shared from a Kiddush Wine Fountain. Followed by a prayer for after another shooting spree.
The Soulfulness of Animals: Photos by Murray November
My father-in-law Murray November and his photographs illuminate the intense soulfulness of animals.
Finding Blessing in the In-Between (by Rabbinic Intern Dusty Klass)
Rabbinic Intern Dusty Klass is finding blessing in the in-between. Especially through Bar Mitzvah tutoring, Shoes that Fit, parenting and yahrzeit boards
Taste the Sweetness of the Gift
Stuffing Thanksgiving with Abundant Thanks
Why We Run 3 Mitzvah Day Projects Annually
We run 3 Mitzvah Day projects a year, bringing hundred of people together for sacred social justice work.
Mitzvah Day Reflection: Marsha Austin
Marsha Austin reflects on Mitzvah Day at Congregation Or Ami and the 400+ comfort bags we prepared.
Mitzvah Day Reflections: Ken Meyer
Ken Meyer reflects on Mitzvah Day at Congregation Or Ami and the 400+ comfort bags we prepared.