One of my most vivid memories growing up, one I think about around this time, is being surrounded by family, sitting around my grandparents' dining room table as my grandfather led the Passover Seder. I don’t remember much about those seders or where my grandfather hid the afikomen (althou…
Why I Joined the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
By Lawrence Lurvey
I enjoy comedy in a scientific way. I like to see the sausage made and really understand what makes people laugh. The great Gilda Radner once said, “Humor is truth, only faster”. But mos…
The following was an Op-ed Jason Moss, our Executive Director, wrote following Thursday’s attack on Temple Israel in Michigan. It was published online and in this past Sunday’s edition of various Southern California News Group papers.
The new assaults on synagogues in our nation
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For the last week and a half or so, if you’re like me, you have been scrolling and searching on news sites and on social media, trying to gather as much information as you can about the current US-led war against Iran that Israel is participating in. This is one of a few reasons why we beg…
Before I get any further in this week’s message, I would like to start by wishing you and your family a Chag Purim (Happy Purim). I think it is rather poignant that we are celebrating the holiday that celebrates our victory over Haman – a figure from Persia who wanted to eradicate Jews �…
