The word of the week: זכרונו לברכה Zich’rono Lee’vracha Blessed Memory Dear all, Yesterday was Yom Ha-Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. I am including this link to a powerful program from the Simon Wiesenthal Center & Museum of Tolerance 2021 SWC Yom Hashoah Commemoration. If you need to copy-and-paste into your browser: https://youtu.be/wBwr4jfJkMM ) Please take the Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom! The word of the week: It was so wonderful seeing young couples with their children moving to Barbados. I know that I am at the grandma stage of my life and kvell over all babies, but from a community perspective, it is such a blessing and opportunity to share our experiences and pass Continue Reading »
Word of the week: Dear all, As we celebrate our second COVID Passover, I am reminded of those large boisterous family Seders surrounded by friends and family. There was always lots of wine, food and celebration. I for one, took for granted the privilege of preparing all day and celebrating together. Never in my dreams Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom to all. Word of the week: It was a long month for most people in lock down and there is an energy in the air that feels a lot like spring. We are all coming out of our dens slowly stepping into life as we knew it. There are still so many questions Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom! The word of the week: We just received word that our Barbados COVID cases are on the decrease and that from Monday we can start to reopen the Island. What wonderful news! Dayenu! Enough of COVID and enough of shutdowns. I know we are not back to normal, but once we all play Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom! The word of the week: It feels good to be home! Saturday afternoon Scott and I arrived in Barbados and are now in quarantine. Not sure where we will be zooming in from tomorrow, but we are just happy to be home. You might ask “How was flying? How were the airports?” The Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom! The word of the week: Yesterday evening our Purim holiday service was led by Micah Rubin and his daughter “Queen” Elsa via ZOOM. It was so much fun to see the little ones dressed up and ready to make some noise. Our sincere thanks go out to Micah who volunteered to lead the Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom! The word of the week: We will be celebrating the Holiday of Purim beginning Thursday evening February 25th, lasting for one day. Purim, known as the Feast of Lots, is a holiday that celebrates Queen Esther saving the Jews from a deadly massacre at the hands of Haman in Persia around 539-330 BCE. Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom! The word of the week: This morning several women from our community and I attended (via ZOOM) the first meeting of the Commonwealth Jewish Women’s Network. “The Commonwealth Jewish Council (CJC) works to enhance links between Commonwealth Jewish communities and to give voices to their concerns, commitments, principles and positions on the wider international Continue Reading »
Shabbat Shalom! The word of the week: In a time of challenges, there is nothing more heartwarming than the joy of a new light coming into the world. Scott and I are so pleased to announce the birth of our newest granddaughter Darla Rose Oran who was born on January 28th, 2021. As I mentioned Continue Reading »
