Penny Nance and Yael Eckstein

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  • Ask a good question

    Ask a good question

    It makes sense then that Jews have around 20 terms for what we call a "question," because questions are central to living a biblically inspired life.

  • Remembering my abba, one year later

    Remembering my abba, one year later

    My father died unexpectedly of a heart attack, but it was my heart that was shattered. I spoke to him every Friday before Shabbat and several times during the week.

  • African-American, Jewish communities: Our shared heritage of seeking justice

    African-American, Jewish communities: Our shared heritage of seeking justice

    "Racism is Satanism, unmitigated evil ... You cannot worship God and at the same time look at man as if he were a horse."

  • The terrifying trend of rising anti-Semitism

    The terrifying trend of rising anti-Semitism

    I want to share with you how we, at The Fellowship, will combat the growing danger of anti-Semitism.

  • This Hanukkah, I’m Remembering Persecuted People of All Faiths

    This Hanukkah, I’m Remembering Persecuted People of All Faiths

    Each Hanukkah, I often have it in my heart to pray for and to act on behalf of those who suffer persecution for their own faith.

  • The darkness of the Holocaust 

    The darkness of the Holocaust 

    Growing up, my grandfather told my siblings and me many stories about the Holocaust. I remember one of them especially vividly. 

  • The gift of time

    The gift of time

    Jews around the world will observe Sukkot this week. Sukkot is one of Judaism’s most joyous holidays, focusing on thanksgiving and gratitude.

  • First to forgive

    First to forgive

    Elul is also a time to begin the process of asking for forgiveness for wrongs done to others.

  • This, too, shall pass

    This, too, shall pass

    Suffering, in all its various forms, is a universal human experience. While there often isn’t an answer to the question why suffering exists, there are many answers to how we can respond to the suffering of others.

  • Finding hope within despair

    Finding hope within despair

    August 10th marked the saddest day on the Jewish calendar: Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av.