The title of this week’s Torah portion is Vayigash, which means to “draw near” or to “approach.” In this parasha, we find one of the most emotional moments in the whole Torah. After years of distance and separation, Judah steps forward toward his brother, Joseph in a moment of vulnerability, not knowing what the outcome Continue Reading »
Twenty-five years ago, my paternal grandmother, Sylvie, passed away just before Chanukah. Eighteen years later, my maternal grandmother, Nancy, did the same. Every year at Chanukah, I think about them both, and I also spend a bit of time remembering those two strange Chanukahs, when we lit the menorah only hours after their funerals. I Continue Reading »
As Chanukah approaches, let us all bring light to others! In the coming days we will take our Chanukiot (menorahs!) down off the shelves, dust them off, find our candles, perhaps buy a gift of two for the kids in our lives, grate some potatoes for Latkes – and enjoy our wonderful Festival of Lights Continue Reading »
