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Comparison is the Thief of Joy
From Rabbi’s Myra’s desk: These words were originally said by President Teddy Roosevelt, but the lesson embedded within it is much much older. In the age of social media, it’s […]
Continue ReadingWhat does Jewish community do for me?
While in rabbinical school, a mentor of mine said “if you want to understand what someone values, look at where they’re spending their money – there is no greater values […]
Continue ReadingParashat Matot-Masei: Pushing Past Our Fear
When was the last time that fear stopped you from doing something? Maybe it was when taking on a new project at work, or when challenging yourself to get involved […]
Continue ReadingWelcoming and Inclusive Community
The BJEP community is a safe zone for families of all types, sizes, shapes, colors and backgrounds. Thanks to our friends @jqinternational for helping our space communicate that #pridemonth #prideshabbat […]
Continue ReadingLearn, Innovate, Move Forward/June 2020
Rabbi Myra Meskin shares some words with BJEP Families, BJEP Alum and the entire Jewish Community as she joins us as BJEP’s Community Director and Spiritual Leader in BJEP’s 54th […]
Continue ReadingChecking in on our Community
While BJEP’s Board continues discussions these past few weeks on a variety of important topics, our first priority is to check on the well-being of our BJEP community in these […]
Continue ReadingWhy are We Here?
Remarks by Alex Friedman, BJEP 7th Grade Teacher: What better way to understand why a Jewish education, in general, and BJEP Jewish Sunday School, in particular, is important, than through […]
Continue ReadingReflections on Mayyim Hayyim
Written by Aly Schenker, BJEP Parent “Where are we going?” “What is it?” “Why?” My two boys, ages seven and ten, were pelting me with questions – none of which […]
Continue ReadingGiving Thanks and Incorporating Themes of Justice
As we approach Thanksgiving this year, I want to offer two observations. The first is that there are Jewish connections to the holiday. There is historical evidence that, prior to […]
Continue ReadingThank You for Your Service
What does it mean to serve? The definition of “serve” is varied. For example, as an intransitive verb (not having a direct object and, yes, I had to look that […]
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