From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement
Becoming BMitzvah
Becoming BMitzvah jemerman June 27, 2022
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I love seeing how our students at Temple Shalom of Newton transform throughout the process of becoming BMitzvah. It's the end of my first year coordinating the BMitzvah program and my colleague Allison Lobron, an experienced leader in inclusion and social emotional learning, and I are hosting an end of year celebration for our BMitzvah students.
Reconciling the Past, Identifying a Pathway Forward
Reconciling the Past, Identifying a Pathway Forward jemerman June 21, 2022
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For the past year, I have been engaged in deep reflection over my responsibility as a Canadian and proud Jew in addressing the horrors committed against Indigenous peoples.