Rabbi Mark Glickman: The challenge of Dayyeinu
By Rabbi Mark Glickman (Calgary) – If only I had more books to read. If only I had nicer furniture to decorate my house. If…
Holiday Columns
From the Sources by Eliezer Segal: Solo performance
by Eliezer Segal (AJNews) – A poignant passage in Isaiah’s prophecy describes how G-d shares Israel’s suffering and exile: “In all their affliction he was…
Rabbi Steven Schwarzman: Pesach is for both adults and children
By Rabbi Steven Schwarzman (AJNews) – In North America, some Jewish holidays have become focused on children. Hanukkah and Purim come to mind. If you’ve…
Rabbi Binyomin Halpern: Flying Matza Balls
By Rabbi Binyomin Halpern (AJNews) – At our recent HOJMI Purim Seuda (party/feast), we played a “family feud” style trivia game with shul themes. One…
Break the matzah this way: CJA students prepare for Passover
By Lesley Machon (Calgary) – Rituals of togetherness are powerful because they connect those who gather in one space, but they also connect people across…