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Out of Darkness
On the short bus ride to Yad VaShem (The Jewish People’s living memorial to the Holocaust), Lana asked us to imagine a room that would fit 100 people, then think of a space that holds 500 people, a 1000 people and … Continue reading
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Shabbat
Shavua Tov! Just landing from a truly wonderful Shabbat and pre-Shabbat tour. Friday morning we went to the Ayalon Institute near Rehovot. The website explains it best: “Next to the Rehovot Science Park, on Kibbutz Hill, stands the Ayalon Institute, which … Continue reading
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A Divided City
A call for a day of rage, a tekes/graduation ceremony for tons of Israeli soldiers, a walk on a 2000-year-old sidewalk, a stop to get free WiFi and a toasted cheese bagel. Women standing on chairs, peering over to the men’s … Continue reading
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Silver Platter
We started the day with a lecture and discussion on the complexities of Israeli society and culture with Professor Paul Liptz. One hour for the topic is certainly not nearly enough, but it was enough to make very clear–living here means simultaneously … Continue reading
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Israel: Before the Tour!
We landed early this morning and after a relatively easy flight and travel and arrived from Zurich at 3:45. ARZA/DAAT Travel took good care of us so that we were able to check into our room early and sleep before … Continue reading
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We Stand Here Today: The Trajectory of A Blessed Shul
In 2012, I stood before you and shared that I often feel like I am living in a Bible story, at that time I admitted that I felt as if I was living in Exodus when God commanded, Asu Li … Continue reading
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We Will Not Be Silent. A Rosh Hashanah Sermon 5778 delivered at Congregation Beth Am, Buffalo Grove, IL
My husband Kyle has been a cook county court house manager for many years. A few years ago Kyle was sitting in the chambers of a Latino Judge and saw a ram’s horn prominently displayed on the judge’s shelf. Kyle … Continue reading
Marching With The Next Generation: Women’s March Chicago 2017
My 12 year old says she doesn’t feel well and is not going to march. Her sister says the same thing and their brother says they must go. He yells at them, “All our rights are at stake!” After a few minutes … Continue reading
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AFTER THE GRIEF
The feelings of anger and despair I have will in time morph into action and revolutionary love. We are strong and courageous and in this together and right and there are too many people who need us. We need us. … Continue reading
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Ayin Tova: To See The Good 
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