The splendour of the Sukkah – CJN, Tuesday September 30th
The sukkah that we build for the holiday of Sukkot – the holiday of booths – is a marvelous, desert-like home that takes us into a world of spiritual wonder. … Continue reading
Never again – the time has come!
Sirens are going off in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Be’er Sheva. Hamas is shooting missiles into Israel, and Hezbollah is sending small groups of suicide bombers into Jewish cities and … Continue reading
Ve’ahavta Connects with the Homeless. A CJN Article
TORONTO — Jacqueline Stein normally never leaves home without her hair styled, makeup done and designer gold purse in hand. She is writing a book about fashion and feminism and … Continue reading
C’mon Wayne…Then Sell Programs, or Tickets or Somethin’
What eventually happens to a fellow like Wayne Gretzky, a hockey player who put up more than 200 points in a few seasons, secured more points (2857) than any other player, and … Continue reading
L’shana Tova Happy New Year 5770
Have a healthy, sweet, and beautiful year. We hope, pray and work toward peace this year so that next year all peoples should be free!!!
A Yom Tov Prayer for Peace and Unity
This is my article in the Canadian Jewish News this week (September 15, 2009/ 28th of Elul, 5769)d http://www.cjnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17597&Itemid=86 _________________________________________________________________________ Oh God, we ask that our world becomes a place … Continue reading
Memories of her Sukhah from Judy – Guest Author
I have had some experience of course in many a sukkah…..mainly when I was younger and then many years later as a single adult. When I was younger in kindergarden, … Continue reading
Let me Know Where the Homeless Live.
I will be driving our (Ve’ahavta’s) homeless van tonight. This is the first time I will be behind the wheel of our Mobile Jewish Response to the Homeless (MJRH) vehicle and I … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
What else is love but understanding and rejoicing in the fact that another person lives, acts, and experiences otherwise than we do…? Friedrich Nietzsche German philosopher (1844 – 1900)
Zimbabwe is Falling. This is what we meant by ‘Never Again’
I found the following letter on http://reachouttohorses.wordpress.com Please read it. The author of the letter asks that we share this far and wide with individuals who can make a difference. … Continue reading
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