Mariashi’s Desk
Delivering Jewish Literacy
I’ve been told that a Jewish day school is just another private school and a luxury and that only those who are able to afford it should attend. I know…
Read MoreRosh Hashana Opportunities
The last two weeks have just whizzed by as we prepare for the High Holidays that are coming too fast. Our hands are sticky with honey, we listen to the…
Read MoreKeep On Climbing
It’s the third day of school and even though it is out of character, I am feeling proud. We have 101 children enrolled this year, a 12% increase over last…
Read MoreThe Blessing of Faith and Tradition
The Blessing of Faith and Traditions is one of the crucial blessings that Wendy Mogel recommends for raising children in her book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee. The spiritual…
Read MoreJewish Pride
Pride is self-respect. It is the confidence that comes from being so complete and comfortable as a Jew that what other people think is inconsequential. As the director of Charlotte…
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