by Cindy Warren | Oct 9, 2013 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
“And the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from your land and from your birthplace and from your father’s house, to the land that I will show you.” Every day, we face challenges. Some are relatively undemanding, while others are more difficult; and some of...
by Cindy Warren | Oct 8, 2013 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Cinnamon Sugar Cookies (from kosherista.com) If you bake these for just the right amount of time they come out real soft and chewy. Shape the cookies into: a) stars- to symbolize the blessing that God gives Abraham that he will have many children, just like the stars...
by Cindy Warren | Oct 3, 2013 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
The beginning of the Torah is not a short and sweet story. The narratives of Creation, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and Cain and Abel, leave us struggling to understand the mysteries of human behavior. Life and death, jealousy and responsibility are just some...
by Cindy Warren | Sep 24, 2013 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Last week I shared some thoughts on the Sukkah and happiness. This week I’d like to continue the discussion from another angle. We spoke about how people who find true happiness are people who find meaning in their lives. This week, I’d like to emphasize a...
by Cindy Warren | Sep 18, 2013 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Shana tova. I hope that you all had easy and meaningful fasts, as well as opportunities to think about your own personal growth and goals for the coming year. On our Jewish journey, we will be making many stops together to learn, and reflecting on the meaning of the...
by Cindy Warren | Sep 18, 2013 | Blog, Messages from the Head of School
At Akiva, we are always looking for new innovations in order to offer the best learning experiences for our students. The following article shares our vision for pursuing the best education for our students…...