Thanks to the Jewish Student Satellite Initiative , I will answer this question!  Tomorrow’s conversation will be with a teen group formed to create Jewish education experiences that are tangible and integrated with science and art.  I will share the story of the Barbed Wire Mezuzah, which was selected to  travel into space with the first Israeli Astronaut,  Ilan Ramon.  I…

Shabbat Shalom everyone! According to Rabbi Gottlieb of Congregation Beth Israel Judea Immigration Reform is echoed in this week’s Torah portion: Shabbat Mattot-Masei  This week we read from the final portion of the Book of Numbers, which includes a description of the cities of refuge, to which a person could flee from vengeance which would otherwise be enacted against him.…

On March 9, 2019, I was taken by a vivid dream.  A client wanted the Priestly Blessing inscribed and concealed inside a plain silver cuff for his daughter.  When I awoke, “A Sabbath Prayer” from Fiddler on the Roof was ringing in my ears.  I couldn’t fall back asleep.   I am descended from the “Kohainim” and could administer the…

  As 2019 moves along,  I’ve got two new class offerings on the horizon.  These workshops coincide with the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the receiving of the Torah.  Join me! June 9th 2019  1 – 4 pm – for Adults Co-Sponsored By Congregation Beth Israel Judea Shavuot Make Your Own Mezuzah Workshop General Information Register online June 10th,…

One-of-a-Kind Shin Tree of Life Plaque In honor of Larry Moneta from the Jewish Life at Duke Advisory Board 8″ x 9″ x 1″  Copper, Brass, Peroba 2019 The Jewish Life at Duke Advisory Board commissioned this artistic plaque for Larry Moneta, who has given an inordinate amount of his time, energy and resources to Jewish Life at Duke University.…