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In Love with a Book

I am in love. Of course, with my wife, with whom I recently celebrated as our eldest turned 18, our baby became a Bar Mitzvah, and our middle one continues to be wonderful. Such simchas always bring forth the love. I am also in love with a book, a novel about love, archeology, life and …

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Reflections on a Bar Mitzvah #1: Top Bar Mitzvah Moments

Acharon, acharon chaviv – the last, the last, is the sweetest.  So teaches our Cantor Doug Cotler to every family as they prepare their youngest child to become bar/bat mitzvah.  So true!  As our third child ascended the bimah to chant Torah, I was more open to the sweetness of the simcha than ever before.  …

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What Does a Vibrant Jewish Community Look Like?

This past Friday to Sunday, the light of Or Ami was shining brightly.  Just thinking about how so many people participated in so many programs, projects and simchas energizes me.  Dealing with Difficult People: Friday 11:00 am-2:00 pmI often say that the reason Or Ami is so warm and welcoming is, first and foremost, because …

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