When I hear the phrase L'dor V'dor, "from generation to generation," I usually think about families. I picture grandparents passing traditions to parents, who then pass them on to their children. It is one of the most beautiful aspects of Jewish life, preserving our values, rituals, and iden…
Like many families, the Toy Story franchise has been a part of our lives for many years. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Slinky-Dog, and the rest of the “Toys” have been frequent participants in our play time, jokes, Purim and Halloween costumes, and mantras about friends sticking together. It was no s…
There is something magical when a room full of strangers gathers for a common purpose. Sports games, movies, and theatre all produce an energy of excitement and hope. This year's Jewish California Capital Summit in Sacramento was no different.
Over 700 individuals representing Jews from a…
For this week’s column, we have asked our President, Jeanine Borland Mann, to share some of the words and thoughts she delivered during this past Sunday’s 17th Festival of Jewish Music.
At our Jewish Federation and in our community, Hanukkah began with a family Hanukkah event we co-sponsore…
Every Tuesday, I look forward to our Jewish Federation's weekly eblast arriving in my inbox. Most weeks, I stop whatever I am working on to read our Executive Director, Jason Moss's, article and make sure I have all upcoming Jewish Federation events on my calendar. I think of it as "Jason's …
