After the Holocaust: Family History, Memory, and Identity in the aftermath of World War II
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Some of you may remember when I wrote about celebrating the ninth night of Hanukkah to accommodate my family’s arrival in Montclair.
A nearly identical situation -but in reverse – occurred this Passover. My granddaughter came down from Canada where she is in college but had to go back before the official start of Passover, thus missing the seder. What’s a grandmother to do but be flexible? (more…)
Many of us regularly read the NY Times and/or the Washington Post. I find the need to acquire more in-depth Israeli & Middle East news from a broader set of resources. All of the publications I’ve provided below can be accessed free of charge, with the exception of Haaretz. (more…)
When Marc and I downsized about three years ago, we left behind the dining room table that fit 16, numerous pots and pans, tablecloths and other accoutrements of hosting large groups. We thought that the days of entertaining large family gatherings were over, with no more deck and no more yard and a large house to spread out in.
However, all the stars seemed to be aligned for a family Hanukkah gathering with Rebecca and her family coming to stay for a few days beginning on December 21st.
Oh, no! They would not arrive until the evening. We’d have to celebrate with a ninth night of Hanukkah. (more…)
From President Delaney:
It’s my privilege to announce that Rachel Kanter and Jennifer Moses, two extraordinary members and volunteers, will be this year’s Honorees at our annual fundraising event celebrating Shomrei members for their service to our community. I’m also thrilled to share that Suzanna Grobman will be our Rising Star Honoree for her extraordinary contributions to family programming and Zamru. This year’s fundraising will support our thriving preschool, JLC, and continued staff development.
Save the Date! Please join us at Art and Soul to celebrate their accomplishments at Shomrei on Saturday night, February 7th at 7:30 pm
Please also place an ad honoring Rachel, Jennifer, and Suzanna for all they have given our community in our annual event Ad Journal.
Tickets and Event Ad Journal sales will begin next week.
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