By Deborah Moon For Arizona Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall, Judaism and baseball go together like America and apple pie. “As a people, we’re about bringing people together and bettering our community, which is what the Diamondbacks are about as well, which is why it’s such a perfect fit for me,” says Derrick. “If…
Eddmonton is the dynamic capital of Alberta, located almost in the geographic center of the province. Remarkably, within a few hours of arriving there, I was able to personally meet with both a high-ranking city councilor and then the mayor of Edmonton – both of them Jewish! The journey overland to get to Edmonton was…
When Temple Beth Shalom opened its religious school five years ago, it faced a unique problem: how to create a synagogue community that integrates its newer members, mostly families with children of school age, with its longtime members, primarily seniors. “We have 400 member families; about 45 of those families are involved in the religious…
As you enter Inna and Alex Khazanovich’s home, you immediately feel the couple’s warmth, comfort and creativity. Inna’s artistic talents are everywhere. From the diagonally laid wooden floorboards that allow for not a single threshold throughout the house (it’s all about freedom and flow for these folks), to the handcrafted Frank Lloyd Wright French door…
I call my 9-year-old son, Eli, “my little bunny.” Today I tossed out the endearing appellation and he looked at me askew and said, “Why do you call me that?” I told him it was from one of my favorite children’s books, The Runaway Bunny, which I used to read to him when he was…
Jewish mothers take care to raise their sons to be kind, considerate, caring and generally nice guys. Doesn’t this sound like every woman’s dream match? Unfortunately, many seem to be more interested in “bad boys” – the ones who treat them horribly and break their hearts. Why do they come back for more, and, if…
Life is meant to be lived, so don’t wait to enjoy yourself to the fullest just because you don’t have a significant other. I’ve explored countless countries on my own, and the truth is, when you travel solo, you are never alone. Why not travel to places that are fun, filled with interesting people and…
The most accurate description of the pioneer women of Arizona is best discovered somewhere between the historical records and the “embroidered” passed-down family stories. Without a doubt the women of the 1860s and ’70s who arrived in the Territory were fearless, dedicated individuals who brought with them the traditions and culture of their faith and…
As a child, I grew up listening to music on our family’s prized pos- session, a stereo system nestled deep within a richly oiled ma- hogany cabinet with two huge speakers that dominated the corners of our living room. Sunday mornings were dedicated to classical music, the afternoons were filled with Broadway musicals and the…
When you live in Israel, you grab your moments of joy wherever and whenever you can. Because if you don’t – you might not survive. I’m exaggerating of course. On the contrary, Israel is a pretty nice place to live. I know we have wars and terrorist incidents; enemies surround us and the whole world…
