Monthly Archives: March 2018

Seder Pesach in Bnai Brak Hills

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

It’s almost a regular seder. There is matza and grape juice, a lovely tablecloth and a beautiful seder plate, traditional hagadot and yummy food waiting. As the sun peaks in through the barred windows, it’s time to sit down and … Continue reading →

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Melting our hesitations by the fire

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Tzav, holds the middle point of the verses in the Torah, in the heart of the Book of Leviticus. Leviticus, Vayikra, is the only book whose name begins with a vav – a letter which … Continue reading →

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You got a call… ויקרא

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

It’s Sunday morning and I’m invited to a breakfast where dear friends are the honorees of the FHBA. In my rush to get out (especially with the time change), I didn’t read the fine print to learn more about “HFBA”. … Continue reading →

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Dy Vehoter – Enough & Too much

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Penn Station Saturday night. Delayed trains due to weekend storms. A greatly excited crowd, many kipot, skirts and Hebrew, heading to Washington DC. 18,000 people; 4000 of whom are students. Many thousands square feet of meeting rooms. 50 solid hours … Continue reading →

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Light and shadow continues

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Purim in prison: once again, we head north to Bedford Hills Correctional Facility to celebrate Purim and read Megilat Esther with the women there. When we enter, we’re informed that there is a package for ‘us’: the New York Board … Continue reading →

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