Web Talks April 24 to May 1

Web Talks April 24 to May 1

The following web talks are coming up this week. See the full list of upcoming web talks and recordings of prior ones at http://israelUpdate.INFO Nazi’s Granddaughter: The Search for the Truth Sunday April 24, 2022 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sylvia Foti Writer...

Pesach Greetings 5782

As we prepare to celebrate our great festival of Pesach, I want to wish you much joy – simcha and blessing – b’racha. The Seder is a wonderful opportunity, not only to gather with family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal, but a chance to explore what...
RECOGNIZING THE NEW ANTISEMITISM

RECOGNIZING THE NEW ANTISEMITISM

I am writing this blog just days before Passover. Passover commemorates the murder of our firstborn in Egypt and our harsh life there, concluding with our ascent to Zion. It marks both our establishment as Jews under the Torah and of antisemitism. We also approach Yom...

Passover is coming

Just like in our homes, the CBA Passover plans for the kitchen are being organized. It will be turned upside down to be cleaned of all chametz, and all the regular pots, pans, utensils, etc. will be exchanged for the the pots, pans and utensils used during Passover....

A Failed Leader: Russia Invades Ukraine

March 6, 2022 Essentially, there are two basic dynamics to the exercise of power, involving a balance of reward and punishment. Knowing how to apply this balance leads to a critical difference in results. You can try to lead primarily by physical force, through fear...

Change and Tikkun Olam during COVID

One thing we are, as a people, is resilient. At the mid-year meeting, I was amazed at how many people were talking about the good works they were doing and the opportunities to get involved. As we begin to emerge from our homes again, there are so many more...