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…
As I write my column today, Senator Cory Booker is well into his marathon floor speech. What fascinates me about this moment in time, whatever side of the aisle you align yourself with, is the conviction and passion he is expressing. Even more so, how he made the decision to take a stand and…
This past Saturday, March 22, our Jewish Federation brought the community came together for our Seventh Annual Every Person Has a Name – our 25-hour Holocaust Commemoration and Vigil, supported once again by the City of Pasadena (and the steps of Pasadena City Hall).
As we have done in t…
