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Story by Jessica Goldstein This week has been wonderful. There were Zoom celebrations to light the candles each night of Hanukkah. We learned that the word in Hebrew for candle is “Ner”.   The tables were decorated for Hanukkah this week and we …

Zoom Shabbat and Sixth Candle of Hanukkah- December 3, 3021 Read More

Story by Jessica Goldstein This week brought another beautiful, bright Shabbat celebration. After the prayers were said and the candles lit, everyone was eager to share highlights from their week. Rachel shared that she enjoyed being home with her housemates. Daniel is …

Zoom Shabbat- Friday, December 10, 2021 Read More

We welcomed the Sabbath together by covering our eyes and saying the blessing over the candles. Mark recited the Kiddusha, the blessing over the fruit of the vine. Todd performed the Hamotzi¸ the blessing over the Challah. There was a lot to …

Zoom Shabbat- Friday, November 19, 2021 Read More

Story by Jessica Goldstein  Shabbat this week began with a song celebrating Thanksgiving and sharing about how everyone celebrated the holiday with family and friends and the foods they liked the best. Together, everyone performed the blessing over the candles. Mark chanted …

Zoom Shabbat Friday November 26, 2021 Read More