“We want to introduce people to the thriving, creative segment of Israeli society that we don’t usually hear about,” said JNF-USA WFI Greater LA Chair Sara Cannon.
“What is so powerful about this occasion,” said Rabbi Yitz Abend, “is that it allows children to have a hands-on understanding of what it means to have matzah.”
A sweet, paste-like mixture of fruits and nuts, representing mortar, charoset is combined with maror (bitter herbs) between two matzot to make a Hillel sandwich during the Seder.
The program, which honored three supporters for their service to the institution, also was livestreamed. It included special video presentations and on-stage remarks by Museum leadership, and raised more than $800,000 to support the Museum’s work.
Horowitz’s driving purpose was to document participation of American Traditional Jews, meaning practicing Jews, since 1653.
For 40 days in 2019, Tauber walked along the border wall from the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego to the Otay Mesa Detention Center and back again. During these seven-mile round-trip pilgrimages, he spoke with people from all walks of life, ages and genders while playing catch along the border wall.
At USC, the vast majority of the students Wagner interacts with don’t come from religious backgrounds, but they are willing to learn more about their religion and heritage.
The Booksteins are running an online campaign to raise money for gifts for participants and purchase flowers and decorations to make the holiday even more memorable.
At 34, Lutz became one of the youngest senior cantors in the United States on March 25 when she was formally installed in an outdoor Shabbat service at Stephen Wise Temple.
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