The 8th and final night of Chanukah is quickly approaching. As a child, by the time I got up to the 5th night or so, I had opened all of the “good presents” and was left with things that I didn’t have time to purchase on my own, but needed such as: batteries, Q-tips or Continue Reading »
It is Chanukah and many people are focused on presents. As we all know, Chanukah is about adding light to the world and we at Areyvut have an opportunity for those of you in Queens to add light to the world on an ongoing basis. That’s right. We are bringing Mitzvah Clowning to Queens. So Continue Reading »
Before I start this blog, I just want to make note that this is the fourth draft I have typed. Last week Daniel and I were discussing the merits of “Glee”. During our conversation he said that I should blog about it. Since I wasn’t totally sure whether or not he was kidding, I decided Continue Reading »
Are you looking for something to discuss at the Shabbat table with your family? Here is a scenario that Team Areyvut developed. Feel free to modify as necessary and as always we welcome your feedback. Jaime is sitting in her social studies class. Jaime likes social studies, but unlike a lot of her friends she Continue Reading »
In an article highlighting ways to get children involved in charity and communal involvement About our Children highlights Areyvut’s National Mitzvah Day called “Make a Difference” Day. If you need any helps with project ideas to get your children or students involved in making a difference just let us know.
The PEJE blog had this post today about board members and I think these ideas are right in and can be modified for all organizations including Areyvut.
Earlier tonight I presented to 50 8th and 9th graders at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, NJ on Bikkur Cholim and Mitzvah Clowning. I was impressed by the students passion, interest and commitment and was excited about David Grolund-Jacob, the Religious School Principal’s offer. David said that he would sponsor any student from the group that Continue Reading »
Unlike most people who probably read the NY Times or Wall Street Journal to get their news of the day, I have a much different approach. My news comes to me in one of three ways. Either it is sent to me in an inter-office email from Daniel (usually pertaining to grants he wants me Continue Reading »
The Boulder Jewish News announced Areyvut’s Annual Bnai Mitzvah Video Essay Contest. Do you know anyone who has done an innovative Mitzvah Project? Please inform them about the contest and encourage them to submit an entry.
On November 22, 2010 Israel welcomed its 3,000,001th tourist of the year, Pastor Jomber Araujo Vladisla. A Brazilian native, Pastor Vladisla, was on his way to Israel from Sao Paulo on a mission. Why is there so much pomp and circumstance surrounding this flight? With Pastor Vladisla’s arrival (and that of the rest of his Continue Reading »
