Respect for Others – the Month of Iyar – Iyar 5782
Why the month of Iyar is a time for us to work on improving respect for others.
The Lights of Iyar – Iyar 5782
The two names of the second month of the Hebrew calendar are Iyar and Ziv. Both are related to light. Iyar (אִיָיר ) is cognate to the word “light” (אוֹר ). Ziv (זִיו ), which means “splendor” or “brilliance,” is one of the 13 synonyms for light in Hebrew. Both names allude to the special light that shines in this second month of the Jewish calendar.
11 Famous Ukrainian Jews – Iyar 5782
Pres. Zelensky joins a long list of amazing Ukrainian Jews who have made the world a better place.
A Jewish Family’s Exodus from Mariupol – Ukraine’s “Living Hell” – Iyar 5782
The people of Mariupol understood they were living on a powder keg. On the Ukraine side of the makeshift border with the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic, Mariupol has been a flashpoint since 2014. That’s why, when Russia invaded Ukraine six weeks ago, Mariupolites thought they were better prepared than most. They thought they knew what to expect. Tragically, they were wrong.
Seder Guide: 15 Steps to Personal Freedom – Nissan 5782
The Passover Seder is a powerful process, taking each participant from slavery to freedom. This year, make your Seder table personally relevant and transformational with the 15 Steps to Personal Freedom Seder Guide.
Overcoming Shortages to Bring Passover to 30,000 Ukraine Refugees in Europe – Nissan 5782
Mega-seders and home deliveries require many tons of shmurah matzah, wine and other staples
If Not for You, I Would be Dead – Nissan 5782
“If not for you, I would be dead,” were her first words to me after I told her who was calling. It had been more than 40 years since the last time we spoke.
Bombs Over Germany: A Passover Video – Nissan 5782
Although you may not be able to change your situation, you can choose greatness within your situation.