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Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Parshat Noach – What makes a successful leader?
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...
Extreme Giving
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...
Sukkot customs and mitzvot
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...
The 3D classroom
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......