Marking Ash Wednesday

Marking Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday on the Christian Calendar. This marks the first day of the Lenten Season (which is the 40 days leading up to Holy Week and Easter). Some observe this day by attending worship services and/or having ashes imposed (or put) on their foreheads. When...
Is Wandering a Curse or a Blessing?

Is Wandering a Curse or a Blessing?

By Rabbi Debbie Reichmann My daughter has just finished high school and will be heading off to college soon. Unsurprisingly, she is being peppered with questions about what she intends to study, her thoughts for her future, and, the ever-popular, “What do you want to...