Rosh Chodesh Reflections

As we welcome the month of Iyar, we enter what Jewish tradition calls the month of healing, reminding us that healing happens not just within ourselves, but through the care [...]

As the month of Nisan arrives, it brings with it the first whispers of spring and the promise of renewal. We’re preparing for Passover, reflecting on our people’s journey from [...]

Dear Friends, The month of Adar brings with it one of Judaism’s most joyful teachings: “When Adar enters, we increase in joy.” This simple phrase from the Talmud captures the special spirit of [...]

As we welcome the month of Shevat, we reflect on the powerful lessons our Jewish tradition offers about growth and legacy. Even as winter lingers here in South Jersey, this [...]

As we enter the Hebrew month of Tevet, we find ourselves in winter’s quieter days – a season that invites us to reflect inward and reach outward with compassion. The very [...]

The month of Kislev teaches us that light shines brightest when it breaks through darkness. The Chanukah menorah is placed in doorways and windows not to stay inside, but to [...]

On October 13, we stood with Jews around the world as 20 surviving hostages finally returned home to Israel. After more than a year of anguish and waiting, their families [...]

As we reflect on our first year as Associate Executive Directors of JFCS, we find ourselves filled with gratitude for your support, encouragement, and the countless moments of connection we’ve [...]

As the month of Elul arrives, there's a subtle shift. The summer light softens, the days still hold warmth, yet there’s a quiet stirring in the air—a gentle reminder that [...]

This past Shabbat, we welcomed the month of Av – a time that carries both profound sorrow and unexpected hope. In Hebrew, Av means "father," and we often add the [...]

As we enter the month of Tammuz, we find ourselves in a time marked by both sorrow and the possibility of renewal. Jewish tradition teaches us that these weeks of [...]

The month of Sivan carries with it a spirit of profound meaning — a time when the Jewish people stood united at the foot of Mount Sinai to receive the [...]

Jewish tradition teaches us that what we count, we value. This wisdom resonates deeply during the month of Iyar, when we find ourselves in the midst of Sefirat HaOmer — the counting [...]

As the month of Nisan unfolds, bringing with it the first whispers of spring, many of us find ourselves immersed in cherished Passover preparations. What does this season look like [...]

The month of Adar brings with it one of Judaism's most joyful teachings: "When Adar enters, we increase in joy." This simple phrase from the Talmud captures the special energy [...]

As we welcome the month of Shevat, we're reminded of one of Judaism's most beautiful teachings about legacy and growth. While the ground may be cold here in South Jersey, [...]

As we enter Tevet, a month that teaches us about resilience in the face of challenges, we find special meaning in its convergence with the secular New Year. Both calendar events invite [...]

As we enter the month of Kislev, which brings us the festival of Chanukah, we are mindful of the profound symbolism of light in Jewish tradition. During these challenging times, [...]

Each Jewish month begins with the first sighting of the new moon – the Rosh Chodesh, or "head of the month" in Hebrew. Like the moon, the Jewish people have experienced [...]