Monthly Archives: September 2011

Hey! L’shana Tova!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Rosh Hashana, the Biblical Feast of Trumpets and the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset tonight (Wednesday, September 28, 2011)! Continue reading →

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High Holidays: What if I Do it Wrong?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

This should be the sweetest time of the year. But, for some, the High Holidays produce incredible anxiety. What if I don’t know Hebrew? Can I say the prayers in English? What if I don’t have a proper kiddush cup? Can I use a wine glass? What if my family doesn’t observe the days? Should I celebrate without them? What if I hate the taste of apples and honey? Do I have to eat it? Continue reading →

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What if God lets me get sick?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Did you know that most chronic illnesses are invisible? That is, you can’t tell by looking at someone that they suffer from lupus, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, etc. Eleven years ago, I ran a children’s Bible club, served on the board of Tampa Bay’s (then) largest homeschool co-op, started and ran a local curricula lending library, published a newsletter and website and volunteered in my church. Within months, my busy life screeched to a halt when I was hit with a debilitating neurological disease that forced me to bed for about four years. Continue reading →

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Why Jerusalem Has a Memorial to 9-11 Victims

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Watch the beautiful dedication ceremony of the 9-11 Living Memorial in Jerusalem. Continue reading →

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7 Life Lessons Learned in the Wave Pool

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

The wave pool is a lot like life. Lessons learned here apply everywhere. Continue reading →

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Muslims Join the Call for Gilad Shalit’s Release

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Prominent Muslim leaders in America, including congressmen, a former Pakistani ambassador to Great Britain, and the Imam who lead efforts to build the mosque near Ground Zero, are finally calling for Hamas to release Gilad Shalit. Continue reading →

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