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A recent New York Times Sunday section asked readers to describe the year 2020 in one word. It is tempting to use some negative ones, but I would like to use that question and describe B’nai...
Tag: Rhonda Love
May 7, 2020
Putting the I in Israel
What is your connection to Israel? A good icebreaker question for a Jewish audience of any age. It is also a good question to open up the topic about celebrating Israel and its accomplishments,...
December 4, 2019
Being Kind
There is an official Random Acts of Kindness Day celebrated every February. The concept has also found a home during the “season of giving,” so whether you choose to observe on the...
June 18, 2019
The Moon is Celebrating an Anniversary
The moon is celebrating an anniversary. We are fascinated by the moon. It is referenced in song lyrics and featured in works of art called moonscapes. We look for the face of the man in the...
May 1, 2019
Thirty Years of Unto Every Person There is a Name
Cal State Northridge participates in the B’nai B’rith and AEPi Walk to Remember and Unto Every Person reading on Yom HaShoah Lists of names, sorted by country of origin. Columns that...
March 13, 2019
The Roots of the Menorah in B’nai B’rith
As B’nai B’rith continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, the menorah continues to be a link to the past, a commitment to the present and a promise for the...
February 13, 2018
“If music is the food of love, play on.”
If someone asked you what your favorite song is, I am sure you would have an answer. You may have to say there are several and want to offer a favorite band or genre. For me, I am particularly taken...
February 8, 2017
We Love Volunteers
There is a certain day in February that gets a good deal of attention. Advertisements suggest a variety of gifts to help express the way we feel about someone special in our lives....