Martin Luther King’s Dreams Do Come True

West Coast Party Jr. – Welcoming and Celebrating Diversity By: Ruben Arquilevich, Executive Director Over the past several days, over 200 6th through 8th graders from all over the Western U.S. and 75 young adult staff celebrated community, friendship, the joys...
Choose Life! – Rosh Hashanah Reflections

Choose Life! – Rosh Hashanah Reflections

When asked what was unique about this summer, I share the following story: Every morning, I would pass by our Israeli Staff gathered under an oak tree to hear about the loss or grave injury of loved ones. All I could say was “I’m so sorry” and provide space for...
Nisim B’chol Yom

Nisim B’chol Yom

By: Jackson Mercer, Songleader Summer 2014 The Talmud teaches us that to truly appreciate the world we are surrounded by that each day we are to say 100 Blessings. During traditional Shacharit services we recite the Nisim B’chol Yom, a jumping point for those 100...