Celebrating Chanukah: Dealing with Family, Love, and Loss

It's almost that time of year again - Chanukah. Lighting the menorah, the gift giving, jelly donuts and chocolate gelt. There's a lot to look forward to. Even more, I always look forward to celebrating holidays with the whole family. With a son on the west coast and another on the east coast, it rarely... Continue Reading →

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Yizkor – Celebrating Memory Amidst Sorrow on Jewish Holidays

orange yarhzeit memorial candle flame remembering lost child

We recite yizkor in memory of loved ones who have passed on, serving as a powerful reminder of the enduring bond between the living and the deceased. Yizkor, a Hebrew word meaning 'remember', is a poignant prayer and usually evokes feelings of sadness because our loved ones are no longer with us. We say yizkor... Continue Reading →

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