Feb 24, 2017
In this week’s Torah portion, Jethro notices his son-in-law Moses dealing with challenges in adjudicating all of the Israelites’ cases by himself. Ever the wise individual, Jethro advises Moses to create a council that will help balance the work for the community. After the council is in place and the society is...
Nov 17, 2016
This month, kids on campus—whether in Club J, the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool, or Meira Academy—are getting ready for Thanksgiving. We asked them what they were thankful for this year and they treated us to these gems: “I am thankful for shelter.” -Adi S., 7 “My brother.” Naama M., 9 “I...
Sep 15, 2016
With reports of this past month being the hottest August since recordings began, it’s important to take a moment to think of how we are treating the environment and the world around us. There is a story that comes from the Mishnah, part of the Hebrew oral Torah. There is a...
Oct 20, 2015
When is a birdhouse more than just a birdhouse? When it’s a hands-on lesson in carpentry and a chance to do a mitzvah, a good deed! Watch as the Club J kids learn about the satisfaction of building a birdhouse with their own hands: Carpentry is just one of many rewarding...