by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 31, 2022 | Deuteronomy, Education
Anyone who has children knows that if you want them to learn something, telling them once is never enough. Singing the alphabet over and over, repeating math tables, and repeating mnemonics are all part of the learning process. They become so ingrained that they...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 25, 2022 | Bible Study
I had it all planned out. I told my parents I was going to hang out with friends. The story was that we were having a barbecue but the real plan was quite a bit wilder than that. I was shocked when my parents gave me their permission. I donned my stylish ripped jeans...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 21, 2022 | Bible Study
Eeny, meeny, miny, mo… How do YOU choose when you have a decision to make? Do you flip a coin? Sometimes it is hard to make trivial decisions. What about really important ones, like who will lead the Jews into the Promised Land? Twelve spies went into Israel,...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2022 | Bible Study
“Mommy, I am thirsty!” How many parents have heard this (or some version) repeated every few minutes for hours? And then, when a rest stop finally appears and water is provided, a new mantra is adopted, begging for a bathroom, or food, or just plain boredom. If you...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 6, 2022 | Chukat, Miracles
A group of thirsty people complain bitterly to Moses, “Why did you bring us to the desert, to die??” God tells Moses and Aaron: You and your brother Aaron take the rod and assemble the community, and before their very eyes order the rock to yield its water. Thus you...
