by eklein | Apr 30, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
Maybe this will seem trivial to you, but it was not for me or our family. Here is the story… Last evening our Nichol clan celebrated the birthday of one of our adorable grandchildren. Ari Nichol turned eight and while normally Grandma, Grandpa, uncles, aunts,...
by eklein | Apr 21, 2020 | All, Jewish Life, News
There are three notable events coming up on Israel’s secular calendar. First comes Yom HaShoah, April 21st, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. On April 28th is Israel’s Memorial Day, Yom HaZikaron, for her fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. Last is Yom...
by eklein | Apr 18, 2020 | All, Jewish Life, News
Why is this night different from all other nights? This question is asked every year at Pesach (Passover) and refers to the first Exodus from Egypt. This year, the question took on an entirely different meaning as Passover was celebrated virtually all over the world...
by eklein | Apr 14, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
On the first night of Pesach, every year, my parents hosted a small family Seder. When I was young, the guests were always the same. Aside from our immediate family, my grandmother, her best friend, and that friend’s daughter were always there. We read through...
by eklein | Apr 13, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
It’s the 5th day of Passover. You’re sick of matzah. Need some ideas to re-invigorate your kitchen and keep that delicious, delicious chametz out of your mouth for a few more days? Here are some MJTI-approved recipes to get you through the last few days of...