Category Archives: Straight from the Heart

Jewish tradition teaches that every person is created b’tzelem Elohim–in the image of God. When abuse shatters that dignity, it is our responsibility as a community to respond with empathy and [...]

As the shofar’s call draws near and the sweet scent of apples and honey fills our homes, Rosh Hashanah reminds us that the new year is more than a calendar [...]

In Jewish tradition, we speak of B’tzelem Elohim–the divine image that resides within every person, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance. This fundamental belief shapes everything we do at Jewish Family [...]

When the final school bell rings each June, children across South Jersey celebrate the freedom of summer. But for thousands of families in our community, that same bell signals the [...]

Summer arrives with a promise of longer days, warmer weather, and the freedom of looser schedules. Yet for many families in our community, this season also brings challenges. School routines [...]

Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? Each year, this observance celebrates the strength, wisdom, and resilience of our older adults. As we also prepare to honor our [...]

“In every generation, one must see oneself as if they personally had gone out from Egypt.” This timeless instruction from our Passover Haggadah reminds us that the Exodus narrative is [...]

In Jewish tradition, we are taught that every human being is created B’tzelem Elohim–in God’s image. This fundamental teaching reminds us that human dignity and worth are inherent in every person, [...]

In Jewish tradition, we are taught that every human being is created B’tzelem Elohim–in God’s image. This fundamental teaching reminds us that human dignity and worth are inherent in every person, [...]

As we are beginning 2025, and it’s just days after commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service, we are reminded of a profound partnership that exemplified the universal [...]