Getting through the long, dark and cold months of New Jersey’s winters has always been a challenge for me. However, the holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of the Trees, with its promise of Spring to come, always brings me great joy, illuminates my soul and brings me comfort in the darkness of Winter. Continue Reading »
It’s Tuesday which means that I’m at the park with my grandson. We call it the Superpark because we can climb really high, ride a zip line, make music, build sand castles and spin ‘til my, (not his) stomach says no more, please!! This park even has tons of dirt piled into what in our Continue Reading »
Welcome to our 89 New and Returning Groups for 2022! If you don’t see your name, please let us know! Anderson/Brown Group – Orinda, CA B’er Chayim Congregation – Cumberland, MD B’nai Aviv – Weston, FL Beth El Synagogue – Omaha, NE Beth Israel Center – Madison, WI Chai Mitzvah Chaverot – Jersey City, NJ Continue Reading »
Scott Shay, our Board Chair and Founder’s new book Conspiracy U: A Case Study has just been published and is now available for sale. It couldn’t have come at a more auspicious time, with the rise of anti-Semitism and the challenges many college students face on their campuses. Taking a deep dive into anti-Zionism Conspiracy Theories on the right and Continue Reading »
Audrey Lichter with Daniel Staffenberg, Chief Executive Officer Jewish Federation of Richmond Virginia What better way to spread the power of Chai Mitzvah initiatives than an in person visit from our Executive Director, Audrey Lichter? For 17 days this fall, Audrey and her husband visited synagogues, Federations, JCC’s and Hillels throughout the South. Stops included Philadelphia, Richmond Continue Reading »
“I’m sitting in my home in Toronto, Canada and appreciating every moment.” Marlene S., a Mussar class participant writes. As the Chai Mitzvah Mussar instructor, I also appreciate every moment of sharing with our wonderful Mussar learners. In fact, One of the most wonderful opportunities I’ve had during the COVID-19 pandemic has been to teach Chai Continue Reading »
by Michalee Merritt I have always been interested in expanding my jewish spirituality and engagement. When I looked into Chai Mitzvah it seemed like it was only for “older” people. I have always been very involved in my synagogue and JCC by taking classes and volunteering. I was still looking for something different. I ran Continue Reading »
When Susan and Howard Meyerowitz’s daughters were growing up in West Hartford, CT, their parents included a Shabbat note in their bookbag each Friday along with either a Hershey kiss or a homemade brownie. Howard and Susan felt that this was a fun way for the girls to connect with their Judaism each week, and Continue Reading »
As we enter this season of less daylight and colder temperatures on the thermometer, it is also a time of cheshbon ha nefesh, a time of checking our internal temperatures. I look at this time of year as one of especially welcoming God into our souls, of kindling the lights of gratitude and blessings for Continue Reading »
“It was so nice to see you again. I thought I was merely joining a large group session that would be one-way. Thank you for teaching, for the breadth and the depth you accomplished in just over an hour – and thank you for allowing me to talk so much!” – Sam Richardson, Chai Mitzvah Continue Reading »
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