After the Ninth of Av

By Sondra Oster Baras Even as we continue to mourn the destruction of the Temple nearly 2,000 years ago, and experience the difficulties that face us in Israel in 2018, we are comforted knowing that we are in the process of redemption, we have returned, and are here...

Reflections on Lag Ba Omer

I think I’ll put in my last load of laundry tomorrow so I can take in any clothing hanging out on the line to dry, before Thursday night when the fires will be set. I make a reminder for myself to close all the windows of the house tightly in order to try and prevent...