Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, May 29, 2024
I recently watched two different Israeli television series set in contemporary Israel, though all set well before October 7. In classic Israeli television [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, May 28, 2024
One of my own reactions to October 7 and its aftermath has been an almost obsessive need to connect with Israeli culture and [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, May 27, 2024
In stark contrast to the somber music and scrolling names which overtakes the Israeli airwaves (TV and radio) over the 24 hours of Yom [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, May 24, 2024
This past Monday I had the honor of attending a reception at the White House in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, May 23, 2024
Today is the 30th Day of the Omer. The omer represents a period of anticipation, including our physical anticipation of the coming harvest and [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Today is the 29th Day of the Omer.Today is Pesach Sheni, the Second Passover, celebrated one month following the initial Passover celebration. In [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Today is the 28th day of the Omer. In addition to its association with the harvest, the omer evolved to represent a period of spiritual preparation [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, May 20, 2024
Today is the 27th day of the Omer. On the second day of Passover, Jews began a 49-day observance of S’firat Ha'Omer, counting [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, May 17, 2024
This past Tuesday we celebrated Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Our joy was, of course, muted given the terrible war we find [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Happiest Countries in the World 2024: Israel is Near the TopDuring a Stephen Wise Temple trip to Israel, I had the opportunity [...]