I couldn’t resist writing one last blog about Halloween as Head of Hillel. While I have never taken a position about whether Jewish children should participate in this American ritual, I have written about the importance of bringing Jewish rituals … Read More
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The Courage to Live
Last week I had the good fortune to hear writer and speaker, Brené Brown, a professor at the University of Houston, and the bestselling author of Daring Greatly, speak at the NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) Conference. Brené Brown … Read More
Shepn Nachas (Not Nachos)
As head of school, shepn nachas from our students and faculty, much in the way parents and grandparents do from their children, and grandchildren, is something I do on a daily basis. And if you’re not familiar with the term, … Read More
In Joy and Sorrow
This past Sunday was a day of joy and sadness. It was a moving day, filled with emotion, and a reminder of the power of relationships and community. I began the day by attending Jewish Senior Life’s “Eight over Eighty” … Read More