Chemin a La Mer Serves New Orleans Culinary Classics with a Modern Twist
A decadent dinner at Chemin a la Mer in New Orleans, the latest culinary wonder from New Orleans star chef Donald Link.
From Silos to Solidarity: Combating Antisemitism Together
The Federation and ADL Los Angeles are launching the Southern California Jewish Security Alliance (SCJSA) to combat antisemitism.
Newport, RI: Ocean Race’s only North American stop
This epic sailing event will make its only North American stop in Newport, Rhode Island Widely regarded as the most demanding sailing race on the planet, the Ocean Race is a test of skill, tactical decisions, navigation, and extreme physical and mental challenges. Before reaching the U.S. shore in May, sailing teams will have to conquer nearly 29,000 … Continued
Best Things to do in the Finger Lakes: A Four-Seasons Destination
BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE FINGER LAKES: A FOUR-SEASON DESTINATION The Finger Lakes region in upstate New York is known primarily as one of the great wine-growing regions of the United States. And with good reason: The area is home to an impressive range of innovative wine producers, including world-acclaimed Rieslings. The harvest usually … Continued
Keeping the Faith in the Land of The Free
Hello, my name is Robin Hanasab. My relationship with the Wise Community began in the 7th grade, roughly three decades ago. At the time, for me, it was the natural next step in my Jewish education. Growing up in a traditional Persian Jewish household, who escaped from Iran to pursue religious freedom, there was no … Continued
The Bittersweets of Traveling: Life as an Emirates Cabin Crew Member
For four years, I traveled around the globe visiting 70 countries as a cabin crew member with Emirates. Based in Dubai, every flight I embarked on was with a different crew so my day at work was always going to be a mystery since my colleagues were often strangers. Going to work was always unfamiliar … Continued
Second Chances: Two Very Different Visits to the Dead Sea
I was looking forward to many new and exciting experiences when we embarked on our long-delayed tour of Israel and Jordan. One of them was a float in the Dead Sea. At 1,380 feet below sea level, this body of water is the lowest elevation on earth, and is one of the planet’s saltiest bodies … Continued
My Mother was the Center of our Jewish Universe
by Drew Steinberg Jewish values and the importance of family are engrained in me because of my mom. Because of her, we celebrated Shabbat every Friday night as our family of four, at a minimum, while I was growing up. High Holiday meals and Passover seders had full tables of extended family (blood relatives and friends … Continued
Staying SAFE while TRAVELING
Jeff Blumenfeld shares an excerpt from his book, Travel With Purpose: Inspiring Stories of Everyday People Who Travel the World to Make a Difference … And How You Can Too, how you can stay safe while traveling: Stay Safe Out There Excerpted from “Travel With Purpose: A Field Guide to Voluntourism” (Rowman & Littlefield 2019), … Continued
This is Not Your Parents’ Hebrew School
This is Not Your Parents’ Hebrew School: Wise CYE and Leo Baeck Are Reinventing Jewish Education On Sunday May 1, 2022, families at Stephen Wise Temple’s Center for Youth Engagement (CYE) celebrated an academic year unlike any other in the temple’s 58-year history, one which marked a re-imagining of Jewish education for children attending secular … Continued