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Wednesday night, I had the privilege of teaching students at Congregation Shaarie Torah’s Wednesday Night School. I’ll be frank – I am not a trained educator and working with students grades 6-9 certainly has its challenges.
Thank you to the many of you who participated in our “Ticket to a Better Life” crowdfunding campaign. In just 10 days we raised nearly $5,000 to purchase TriMet bus tickets so victims of domestic violence can travel safely to medical appointments, school, and jobs.
Should I stay or should I go now? / If I go, there will be trouble / And if I stay it will be double... British punk rock band, The Clash
Yesterday, I received an email from a community member commenting on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s scheduled speech before Congress in early March. There are a variety of opinions – right/wrong…election ploy…impact on US-Israel relations…or an opportunity to tell the American people…
This past week I had the opportunity to meet with Federation Executives from across the country in Fort Lauderdale. The conference included professional development opportunities and “best practice” sharing.
