Keeping our Community Connected

Weekly messages from Jason Moss, our Executive Director.

November 2, 2021

From as early as I could remember, I always wanted to be a dentist when I grew up. I have a feeling that this was because I was influenced by one of my favorite family members… my Uncle Eddie. While not technically my uncle, he was someone I looked up to, both literally and figuratively. I…

October 26, 2021

Judaism has always been an important part of who I am. I have made it my life’s work to try and not only educate people about Judaism, but also make experiences possible in order for people to see, touch, taste, and feel the richness, beauty, and history of our religion and culture with ot…

October 19, 2021

I remember when the only way you received updates from family or friends was either by talking to them on the phone, getting together in person, or getting a letter with enclosed photos (developed at a store I might add). That all changed when social media came around. Instantly, people were…

October 12, 2021

As I watched the wind swirl around and through Dodgers’ Stadium last night as my SF Giants were winning last night’s playoff game, I was reminded that fall, in fact, is here. Although there was a nip in the air yesterday and this morning, it appears the temperature will pick back up agai…

October 5, 2021

I was sad. This does not happen very often for me and it is probably not why you may think. It has nothing to do with what is going on in the country or the world. Don’t get me wrong… seeing the unwanted devastation and unnecessary sickness and illness definitely saddens me as it should.…