On Sunday, as word began to leak out that Edan Alexander, the last remaining American-Israeli hostage who was kidnapped on October 7 and held in captivity for 583 days, was about to be freed, the Jewish world, as well as those who had been following the situation, had a chance to celebrate. …
In the closing scene of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Ferris, played by Matthew Broderick, looks directly into the camera and says, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
I've been thinking about this over the last week or so as we contin…
As a kid, I always loved playing soccer and baseball, especially being part of a team. I enjoyed the camaraderie, the shared experiences, and the competition. Being a part of something, working together with others, competing, and working towards the same goal is powerful.
Over the last…
Before I begin this week's column, I hope you and your family had a meaningful Passover this year. For me, this year's celebration held a more profound meaning with everything our Jewish world has faced these last several years.
With Passover now ended and in our immediate rearview mirror, …
Some of my fondest memories of growing up happened during family celebrations around the Jewish holidays and, most specifically, the Passover Seders at my grandparents. Not only do I think it was the first time I was ever drunk (who knew four little glasses of Concord Grape Manischewitz wine…
