The board brings together a diverse group of professionals serving the Greater New Haven Jewish community. Rabbi Michael Farbman is grateful to Rabbis Scolnic and Ellenson for offering us food for thought for this upcoming festival season in this year of upheaval.
If we rush back to a place of normalcy, then we rob ourselves of a chance to grow. The response to adversity should not be how do I return to a more comfortable place, but how do I muster up the strength to live through this so that I might grow. My wish this High Holy Day season is that it…
We may sometimes lose our footing. Facing a new unexpected challenge—the likes of which we’re experiencing now—we’re overwhelmed and unsettled. It’s hard to find a safe place and solid ground on which to stand. Go back to the sweet things that stick. Choose one thing you’re good…
We shouldn’t give in to the chaos. The rituals that are meaningful and give structure to our lives must continue to do so at this time. I know that many rabbis are changing the rituals during this time. I respect all of their decisions. But I disagree.
The Jewish Federation and JCC of Greater New Haven have resumed on-site activity and already hundreds of members have enjoyed JCC Day Camps, our Marcia and Stanley F. Reiter Swimming pool, Fitness Center, Pilates studio, and personal training sessions. Early next week, we will reopen our rac…
