Author Archive | Jill Weinthal

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Rabbi’s Corner: Joy as an Antidote to Fear

I do not cry often. This week, I found myself suddenly overcome by all the emotions of everything I have experienced since October 7th and the tears streamed down my cheeks. While I was attending the CCAR conference a few days ago (the Reform rabbis conference), I was sitting in a small group session and […]

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Rabbi’s Corner: Why This International Women’s Day is Especially Significant

Today we observe “International Women’s Day (IWD).” International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, the empowerment of women, and violence and abuse against women. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of […]

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No Tolerance for Intolerance, Hate, and Antisemitism

A few weeks ago, I led an interactive discussion with our Senior School students on the meaning of the word “tolerance.” The students defined “tolerance” as: • Acceptance • Understanding • To allow or support something • To be respectful of differences. I was impressed by their insight and depth of understanding. We shared examples […]

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Rabbi’s Corner: Moses and Jethro as Models of Leadership Heading into the Primary Elections

“Vote-by-mail” for the presidential primary elections begins this coming Monday, February 5th, 2024. Where did the last four years go?! Like all registered voters in Orange County, I recently received my Voter Information Guide in the mail. We are so fortunate to live in a country where we have the freedom, privilege, and the right […]

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