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The Place of the Holocaust in Our Jewish Consciousness – Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk

Posted on February 22, 2014

This blog post on “If Not Now, When?” the interactive blog of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple is excerpted from the remarks of Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Shabbat Evening Worship. We encourage you to comment below, to share or post it widely so as to engender conversation on the valuable topics Continue Reading »

Toddler Tantrums

Posted on February 21, 2014

If you have a child between the ages of 18 months and three years, chances are that you’ve experienced a fall to the ground, fist banging, screaming, feet kicking, full blown tantrum. Of course every child is different.  If you are really lucky, maybe your child skips this phase, though I will warn you that Continue Reading »

I Felt Conspicuous – Rabbi Joshua Caruso on the Upcoming MLK Weekend Observance at Fairmount Temple and Trinity Cathedral

Posted on January 7, 2014

This post to “If Not Now, When?” the interactive blog of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, was written by Rabbi Caruso to help preview and highlight some of the topics we will address and challenges we face as we each year work with our partners at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on important faith-community observances, dedicated to celebrating Continue Reading »

Wednesday, December 25th: Beit She’an Meet-Up

Posted on December 27, 2013

Cleveland has a “sister city” in Israel named Beit She’an. It’s in northern Israel, and before our trip we video-Skyped with the families we would meet there. We had an absolutely amazing experience Wednesday, and the whole community welcomed us with open arms. Language was not a barrier – “family” and “community” is language enough! Continue Reading »

Wednesday, December 25th: Havat HaShomer

Posted on December 26, 2013

Reflections on the first half of our day, from the Jacobs/Mersack Family: Marc, Melinda, Isaiah, Eli, and Kiva. ——————————- Yesterday, we visited Havat HaShomer, an IDF army base that trains disadvantaged youth and provides them with extra training and remedial education. In Israel, there is a strong correlation between military service and success in careers Continue Reading »

First Full Day, Part II: Archaeological Seminars – “Digging” Israel

Posted on December 25, 2013

After lunch, we headed to the National Park of Beit Guvrin, where the ruins of Maresha are. Maresha was an important city in the area of Judah during the First Temple period, and during the time of the Maccabean revolt. We spent time with Archaeological Seminars: Dig for a Day, which is an organization that Continue Reading »

More Pictures from Day 1

Posted on December 25, 2013

More pictures from Independence Hall, Tel-Aviv/Yaffo, and the Ayalon Institute

First Full Day, Part I: Independence Hall and the Ayalon Institute

Posted on December 24, 2013

WHEW! A very full, but wonderful day. We started out bright and early, which was made easier by the insane breakfast buffet at the Dan Hotel. A ton of fresh vegetables, 10 different kinds of cheeses, 8 different kinds of fish and enough bread to feed a small army bolstered us for the busy day Continue Reading »

We’ve Arrived!

Posted on December 23, 2013

We’re here! Our first night in Tel-Aviv was great. Our fabulous guides, Uri and Shari met us at the airport and escorted us to our hotel (the Dan Tel-Aviv). We met as a group on the Tayelet (Promenade on the beach), and said a collective “Shehecheyanu” thanking God that we have reached this moment. We Continue Reading »

The First Anniversary of the Sandy Hook School Shootings – Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk

Posted on December 16, 2013

This blog post on “If Not Now, When?” the interactive blog of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, is excerpted from the keynote address shared by Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk at the Cleveland Commemoration of the Sandy Hook Shootings, sponsored by the Multi-Faith Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, held at the Church of the Covenant, Euclid Avenue, in Continue Reading »