Spring is the season for the holidays of Passover and Shavuot, Easter and Pentecost. In the Jewish tradition, Passover is often described as  the celebration of physical liberation from slavery (i.e.… Read More

This week I will complete my last facilitator training with the Center for Courage and Renewal.  What does it mean to facilitate COURAGE?  The website dictionary.com listed the following as synonyms for courage:… Read More

So many people feel depleted, overextended or empty these days. Whether it’s due to overwork, too much stress, or lack of support, most of us need a simple way to… Read More

The recent unconscionable scandal involving Bernard Madoff has engendered enormous feelings of betrayal, shame and mistrust in the Jewish and philanthropic communities. Sadly, there have been other examples of individuals… Read More