I read this a while ago and apologize that I do not remember where I saw this. If you know where it is from please let me know so that I can credit it properly. As we approach the end of 2010 and the fiscal-year many of us are tending to charitable giving and I Continue Reading »
The Jewish Standard highlighted Yeshivat Noam’s chesed initiatives. Yeshivat Noam deserves to be recognized for their commitment to teaching chesed both within the school and Jewish community as well as outside the school community and in the general community. Chesed and communal involvement is one of the schools six guiding principles. The school weaves chesed Continue Reading »
Yesterday they had a rehearsal for Sunday’s Shwekey Back to the Beacon concert. Here is the video and here is more information about the concert, line up and Areyvut’s role in the event. If you do not have tickets I strongly recommend that you get them now before they sell out. I look forward to Continue Reading »
It’s that time of year when everyone (even Barbara Walters) takes a look back at the year that was and starts to think about the interesting people they have come to know over the last 12 month. As I sit here today, I couldn’t help but think…if it’s good enough for Barbara, it’s good enough Continue Reading »
In the article attached to his weekly thought on the parsha Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks illustrates the importance of schools and educational systems. He closes by asking about common values and if we still have them. I believe that the core Jewish values of chesed, tzedakah and tikkun olam that Areyvut’s addresses are values that Continue Reading »
This Sunday, December 19th at 7:30 PM the United Tzedakah Group spearheaded by Yudi Zuller presents Shwekey Back to the Beacon at the new Beacon Theatre on Broadway and 74th Street. The concert will feature Yaakov Shwekey and special guests including Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, Baruch Levine, the Shira Chadasha Boys Choir from Israel (which features Continue Reading »
Yesterday some of Areyvut’s Mitzvah Clowns who are students at Yeshivat Noam participated in a visit to Daughters of Miriam coordinated by the schools Middot Committee. Here is the feedback I received: I have to thank you for your wonderful idea to have the Mitzvah Clowns participate at the Daughters of Miriam visit yesterday. The Continue Reading »
The New York Times had an article that highlights questions to consider when making charitable contributions. The article is important as we approach the ever popular end of the year giving (and I hope you will consider including Areyvut in your list) but is also a resource that educators can and should use in teaching Continue Reading »
This Shabbat is Shabbat Gilad, an effort to raise awareness about Gilad Shalit and do whatever we can to help him and his family. Shabbat Gilad is the brainchild of Ari Hagler who is celebrating his Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat. Ari has over 150 schools, synagogues and organizations throughout the world participating in this important Continue Reading »
Typically, the Areyvut office is a quiet and laid back sort of place. It’s not often that guests show up unannounced or without some sort of appointment (unless these individuals are related in some way to either me or Daniel). However, once in a while we find ourselves chatting with people who mosey in for Continue Reading »
