The Joy of Making a Difference through Mentoring
Both of us derive exceptional joy from our matches. We believe we are making a difference in the lives of our mentees.
Hitting “Reset” on My Parenting
How can we zoom out to think about infusing our values into our parenting when we’re caught in the daily chaos of finding a bedtime routine?
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C02 and Our Food
A Harvard School of Public Health report concludes that rising levels of CO2 from human activity are making staple crops less nutritious.
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Syrian Refugee Update
January and March 2019 marks the second anniversary of the Hayani and Aljelou families’ arrival to the United States!
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Finding Meaning for Our Kids and Ourselves
Framing our parenting questions through the lens of Jewish values allowed me to engage with Judaism in a tangible and modern way.
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Multigenerational Programming: Connecting the Vibrancy of Youth with the Wisdom of Seniors
Over eight years, I have helped develop multigenerational experiences for Rashi K-8 students and seniors across the spectrum of care.
Read more >>Closing the Gap
We often live in a gap between the more perfect parents we imagine we could be and the way we actually are in our families.
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TBE Professional Networking
Our TBE members represent a potentially tremendous resource for people job networking.
Singing in the Adult Choir: Bringing solace & joy to others and to myself
In 1995, when I was 10 years old, I joined the junior choir at TBE. I loved singing and spending Sundays with our beloved Cantor, Jodi.
The Healing Power of TBE’s Caring Community
Caring Community wants to bring meals—I say we’re all set. After all, I care for others—but Rabbi Joel says, “Why don’t you try saying yes.”
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Why I’m Taking Time to Protect Our Gun Safety LawsBusy mom of three, Joanna Troy helps lead JPGS to mobilize the Jewish community to uphold strong MA gun laws and prevent violence, ensuring safety for all families.Read the full post