This week, like many other parents in our community, my daughter started school. While I am sure most parents are more excited about what lies ahead in this school year than their children, it is a year full of opportunities, possibilities, and a return to a more structured schedule. And to …
I am a Zionist and will not apologize for being one. I believe that Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state. I know that Hamas is a terrorist organization, and I firmly believe that Israel has a right to defend itself.
And… I’m incredibly concerned, annoyed, and frustrated that th…
Over the last several weeks, I’ve participated in a series of different meetings where the situation between Israel and Hamas has come up. These meetings have taken place with local school district staff, elected officials (or their staff), and other stakeholders. In each of these cases, w…
For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed sitting down to watch a good movie - whether on my couch at home or in a movie theater. Over the years, I must have seen hundreds of different movies. And for some reason, the ones that often stick with me tend to have a quote or two that …
If you were to walk into my office, you will see two diplomas hanging on my wall. One is from Hebrew Union College, where I earned a master's degree in Jewish Communal Service (now called Jewish Nonprofit Management), and the other is from USC for my Master's in Social Work. Both degrees hav…
