You don’t have plans today and aren’t sure what to do with the family. No problem. Come join Areyvut for a day of fun and games at Sportime USA. On behalf of Areyvut, I would like to publicly acknowledge and thank Sportime USA for their generosity, help and support.
Today’s issue of the Cleveland Jewish News has an article I wrote highlighting the importance of Mitzvah Projects and things to consider when selecting a project. I have pasted the article below: Preparing for your bar or bat mitzvah creates the perfect opportunity to reflect on who you are, what type of person you want Continue Reading »
As part of their communications with parents Yeshivat Noam presents Middot Matters, a scenario that help parents and students address real life issues. Areyvut is developing the scenarios for the school and is proud to share them with you. Middot in Action Don’t put stumbling blocks in front of the blind, treat the elderly with Continue Reading »
Today’s entry in the A Kindness a Day Calendar says: Return all phone calls and e-mails today, especially to those who might become upset or offended. The source is from Proverbs 27:10 and says: Do not forsake your own friend. This is so basic and fundamental. When we do not call someone back we are Continue Reading »
Those of you who know me know that I am a big fan of collaboration and partnership. Over the last few years Areyvut has held the pleasure and honor of partnering with The Jewish Communal Fund on a variety of programs and initiatives. We shared a table at the PEJE Assembly and spoke with many Continue Reading »
In 2003, PEJE had their assembly in Los Angeles and I was invited to present with a colleague on Social Action and Ethics. Below is the outline we used for that presentation. Reflecting on it I believe that these issues and points are still central to implementing a meaningful program in your school and community. Continue Reading »
Energy. Excitement. Unity. Commitment. Passion. These are the words that come to mind when I see 1100 people from throughout the country participate in this unbelievable assembly. I have been a fan of PEJE since they started and have attended their conferences and assemblies since they had them. More on a presentation I gave at Continue Reading »
Wonderful. Exciting. Awesome. That is what I thought when I saw the cover story of The Jewish Standard. The story highlights three local teens David Engle, David Feuerstein and Justin Ort who have actively contributed to the community, engaged others in the process and serve as models for others. The story shows the broader the Continue Reading »
The New York Times had an article highlighting how more charities are using marathons and other similar events to raise awareness and money. The article which featuresthe Blue Card, a fund that assists destitute Holocaust survivors in the United States illustrates the importance of these events for charities and how these events profoundly impact the Continue Reading »
The Wall Street Journal had a great article yesterday about Bobbie’s Place. I have had the pleasure of working with the Schick’s, visiting Bobbie’s Place and seeing their important work firsthand. For those of you with an interest in clothing, fashion, shopping and who want to help those in need Bobbie’s Place is a great Continue Reading »
