Listen to our discussion about the Jews in Africa: the Abayudaya in Uganda and Beta Israel in Ethiopia. Both Peter and Judith have spent years in Africa filming, photographing and helping.
From Steven Grossman of #OperationSaveChristmas2021 ‘Twas a week before Christmas and we’re back for the second annual OPERATION SAVE CHRISTMAS 2021!!! Last year we raised 23k to help source as many toys as possible from local small “ma and pa” businesses and helped with other expenses for families in need all over the country. GO … Continued
By Madeleine Maze View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noah Mazé (@noahmaze) Hello friends and family,Mitzvah means “good deed” in Hebrew. It is common to engage “a mitzvah project” when preparing for a Bat Mitzvah, because as a Bat Mitzvah, I will be a member of the larger Jewish community. It is … Continued
During Yom Kippur services at Stephen Wise Temple on Sept 16, 2021, Phil Koosed shared his family story from the past when his grandfather was the only survivor in his family from the Holocaust to the current generation when his own father now has eight grandchildren and Phil is spearheading the efforts of The Big … Continued
Sydney is swimming from Bridge to Bridge to raise money for Glide Church! How can you help change the world? My name is Sydney and I have been training for a 10k swim across the Bay, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge, for months. I will be doing my swim on the … Continued
I met Amir Kashfi recently at Stephen Wise Temple for Shabbat. He gave me permission to share his article here which was first published on Times of Israel. Thank you Amir Kashfi for sharing your story about being an IsraAID intern in Berlin. He reflects on the Jewish High Holy Days while volunteering with asylum-seekers … Continued
Laos Kingdom of a Million ElephantsGreat Places, Great Adventures Si Phon Don, also known as Four Thousand Islands was relaxing. Our home had many hammocks but only electricity from 7-10pm. When we arrived by boat, a water buffalo was in the water next to us. Southern Laos was HOT HOT HOT! so we enjoyed a … Continued
March 2009HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! I have been thinking of you during Women’s History Month.I was in Cambodia for International Women’s Day on March 8th. I hope you are celebrating and enjoying! Thank you for all your support of our Women’s History Month Celebrations. Curtis is the 4th school I have celebrated Women’s History Month … Continued