Jewish Challenges & Opportunities Across The Age Spectrum 11/22/2010 A few weeks ago, the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North American held its annual gathering in New Orleans, LA where two very interesting studies were discussed. The first study was a survey of about 2500 self-identified young Jewish community professionals. Continue Reading »
Last week in the life of Torat El A group of nearly thirty people gathered in a class to consider their “Jewish Journeys,” reflecting on where they have come from and where they are going in their Jewish lives. Members gathered in prayer twice each day for a few moments of spiritual reflection, and Continue Reading »
This past week marked 15 years since the horrific assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. I can remember very clearly when I received the news on a Shabbat afternoon sitting in my dorm room at Washington University. A group of friends and I, shocked, bewildered, and extremely saddened, made our way over to the Hillel house to Continue Reading »
Shalom and welcome to Rabbi Schonbrun’s Monday Morning Message! As it is challenging to reach our over 620 families at one time, and I don’t get to see everyone on a regular basis, I am going to begin sendin g out a brief message every Monday with some “Torah” to consider as you Continue Reading »