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By Hope Kantor
In Original Articles
Posted November 30, 2015

An Intentional Transformation

Rochester’s Jewish community is in the midst of an intentional transformation. The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester is working with representatives of many of our Jewish institutions [...]

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Choosing a Path of Greater Resistance for Inclusivity – Parashat Vayishlach
By Rabbi Daniel Dorsch
In Dvar Torah
Posted November 24, 2015

Choosing a Path of Greater Resistance for Inclusivity – Parashat Vayishlach

When I was a rabbinical student living in New York City, I was once a Shabbat guest at the house of a lovely Orthodox family living on the Upper East Side. Yet as I sat down to dinner, I couldn’t [...]

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By Rachel Ackerman
In Dvar Torah
Posted November 18, 2015

Celebrate Each Person’s Unique Path – Parashat Vayeitzei

In every reading and rereading of the Torah that I do, I’m constantly amazed by the brilliance of our matriarchs. Despite limited agency compared to their male counterparts, women in the Torah [...]

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Everyone Has Something to Learn, Everyone Has Something to Teach
By Ruti Regan
In Original Articles
Posted November 16, 2015

Everyone Has Something to Learn, Everyone Has Something to Teach

In Pirkei Avot Ben Zoma said: “Who is wise? One who learns from every person.” This is a central Jewish value. Everyone has something to learn, and everyone has something to teach. Some people [...]

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By Rabbi Charles Savenor
In Dvar Torah
Posted November 11, 2015

Do You Only Have One Blessing? Parashat Toldot

In Toldot, this week’s Torah portion, Isaac urgently plans for the future. Between his advanced age and failing health, our second patriarch focuses on bestowing a blessing on his children. [...]

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Parents as our Partners
By MeredithPolsky
In Original Articles
Posted November 9, 2015

Parents as our Partners

In our Matan Institutes we work with Jewish Educators to guide them in including children of all abilities in Jewish education, offering concrete teaching tools for reaching every student and [...]

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By Rabbi Elisa Koppel
In Dvar Torah
Posted November 4, 2015

Treat Others with Kindness – Parashat Chayei Sarah

The modern sage Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote, “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” What a wonderful lesson from a man who surrounded himself [...]

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What Inspires You?
By MeredithPolsky
In Original Articles
Posted November 2, 2015

What Inspires You?

Sometimes you never know where your next inspiration will come from. One might go days or weeks or even months without having that moment that stops you in your tracks; makes you question [...]

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