Honoring Our Fathers “Lost in the Victory”
In the early 1990s, I met many others who shared the experience of our fathers dying during World War II. Nine of us founded the American World War II Orphans Network.
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From Back Row to Bimah
TBE is indeed a place of many stories, a community where it is safe to share. I’m very grateful to be part of it.
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Art as an Expression of my Jewish Identity and Values
My artwork is informed by issues and Jewish values I care deeply about. I find beauty in our texts and inspiration in our rituals.
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Feeling the Warmth of Chanukah at TBE
The Dreidel Dash 5K is a testament to our community. The warmth I felt running rivaled what we all feel in the sanctuary during services.
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From Montevideo, Uruguay to Wellesley, Massachusetts
My father became the rabbi of a congregation founded by “yekkes,” German Jews who immigrated to Uruguay in the early 20s and 30s.
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The Climate Crisis
Addressing the climate crisis aligns very strongly with TBE’s values and I hope that as a community we can do more to save our environment.
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Welcoming A Syrian Family"Barbara Shapiro and I were filled with nervous excitement recently as we drove to Logan Airport to finally welcome another young Syrian family, eight years after our first TBE-sponsored Syrian refugee families arrived."Read the full post