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A Jewish Lens on Conflict Transformation
This Passover I added an olive branch to my seder plate. After doing a bit of research on how to acknowledge the conflicts around the world, I landed on the olive branch as a sign of peace. In doing so, […]
When April Fools’ Day Meets the Seder Table: Leaning Into the Silly This Passover
This year, something wonderfully unexpected is happening: the first night of Passover falls on April Fools’ Day. And honestly? We think that it is worth celebrating. Passover has always had room for joy, […]
Finding Light All Year Long: How the Pozez JCC Helps Jewish Families Feel Seen, Connected, and Proud
December can be complicated for many American Jewish families. While lights twinkle at neighbors’ houses and storefronts fill with Christmas trees, Hanukkah, and Jewish identity more broadly, can feel overshadowed. […]
Hakarat hatov: A Jewish gratitude practice for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of the power of the Jewish value of hakarat hatov, looking for the good. When the seasons change and I miss the warmth of summer, hakarat hatov reminds me to […]
Shlichut: A Bridge That Endures at the Pozez JCC
For 18 years, the shlichut program at the Pozez Jewish Community Center has served as a living bridge between Israel and NoVa. Through the presence of an Israeli emissary, or […]
Make It Yours
Are you done with your Rosh Ha-Shanah shopping? By the time I’m finishing this blog on Friday afternoon, my kitchen is already stocked with simanim: pomegranate, beets, pumpkin, honey, apples, […]
Celebrating Lag B’Omer with BBQs, Community, and Stories that Spark Joy
Lag B’Omer has always felt like a beautiful Jewish holiday to me, a hidden gem—a secret waiting to be discovered. Nestled in the middle of the Omer—the 49 days we […]
Purim: A Holiday of Mitzvot and Merriment
If there’s a holiday that embraces fun, creativity, and community, it’s Purim! Think of it as the ultimate Jewish costume party—full of meaning. Every year, we celebrate the story of […]