A Dr. Seuss-shan Purim Shpiel by Dana Baruch and Robbi Sherwin © 1998 all rights reserved In celebration of Ramat Shalom’s 36th Birthday, we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday Sh’ma yeladim and hear us well For now is the story of Purim to tell. It took place in Shushan so long, long ago. Now [...]
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A Dr. Seuss-shan Purim Shpiel For Kids
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Jewish Parenting, Kids, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged dr seuss, shpiel on March 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Normal, Crazy Parents
Posted in Jewish Parenting, Kids, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom on February 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A kid-friendly sermon about parents and why they sometimes get really, really angry and upset at their kids. Listen to it now, but visiting my podcast site on iTunes by clicking here
Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Sermon: Jonah and the Question
Posted in American Judaism, Jewish Holidays, Jewish Parenting, Jewish Ritual, Kids, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, Spirituality on September 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here we are – Rosh HaShanah – the busiest time of the Jewish year. The Days of Awe. The days when synagogues get their highest level of attendance – the reason our synagogue and most synagogues in the US are built with folding walls – so that we can seat all of the Jews who [...]
Four To Watch
Posted in Kids, Spirituality on May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Last Friday night, four of my teen-age students gave end of the year presentations about the role that Judaism plays in their lives. Once you hear their words, you will understand why I consider each of them to be some of my best teachers. Benjamin Schachner Andrew Dolberg Rebecca Turko Jenna Ellenbogen