There are times when we take a pause to reflect on our history. We remember the good times, the hard times, the tragic times, and those times that were truly magical. Last night, at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, our community took a moment to ref…
It is that time of year again. A time when families come together around food, friends, memories of the past, and hopes for the future. It is a time for copious expressions of faith, asking for forgiveness for prior transgressions, and recitation of prayers that this year we will achieve…
When I lived in Texas I became somewhat enamored with the uniqueness of the culture in the state. One aspect that I loved was the politeness with which Texans would express dissatisfaction or disagreement. Where, in my birthplace of Philadelphia, (as they great comedian Dom Irrera would say)…
I was very active in the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) while in High School. My involvement was not intentional, and would not have happened if my parents didn't make it a priority. I recall being vehemently against attending my first event. Regardless of my protest, my mother…
