By Ellie S. Grossman, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 7, 2020
Perhaps the most important lesson that Stephanie and Mark Ruter have taught their son and daughter during the coronavirus pandemic is an appreciation for the simple things in life and to not take their health for granted. Both parents are nurse anesthetists...
By Ellie S. Grossman, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 7, 2020
Teaching from home is old school for Kalanit Chappell, who points out there are major differences between actual homeschooling and distance learning, which is what most students are doing now.A single mom who lives in University City and member of Bais...
By Ellie S. Grossman, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 7, 2020
Shelley Hoffman Dean, mom of four kids ages nine through 13, is used to juggling a lot of things. Family, career, music, dance, art, and inspiring children to love Judaism is all in a day’s work. But teaching school to her own children during a pandemic...
Families with children ages 3-6 are invited to try two, free, academic enrichment programs at the Jewish Community Center. Parents are also encouraged to take advantage of an opportunity to preview the new Pre-K Academy and Pre-K Academy Jr. classes,...
TEL AVIV — When Benny Daon entered the Israeli high-tech scene in 1993, the Jewish State was just beginning to earn its reputation as a global hub of cutting-edge technology. He worked his way up the ladder, first at other people’s companies and then...
Before leaving for Israel, I didn't fully understand the deep connection and love people have for it. I had learned a lot about Israel throughout my Jewish education, but I never felt a personal connection with the country or its people. Although I was...
