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Look into the Eyes – Day 20

20 Elul 5774 Artist – Jacob Kaufman Interviewer – Jodi Kaufman Jodi:  Tell me a little about your drawing. Jacob:  I did it in art class at my school.  It took me about 3-4 hours to make. Jodi: What do you see when you look at the eyes in your drawing? Jacob:  It’s special, unique, […]

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Finish the Turn – Day 18

18 Elul 5774 By Rhea Dorn The most important maneuver I make when skiing is “finish the turn” before making the next one.  It sets me up to ride smoothly down the mountain, dancing across the snow while singing a waltz.  Why?  Control and body position are important: not too much speed, upright, lean forward.  […]

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L’cha Dodi – Day 17

17 Elul 5774 By Cantor David Reinwald Funny enough, I wouldn’t really consider myself a composer. I kind of just find myself in these moments of divine inspiration where the melody comes free-flowing, and there I am, once again, on this road to making music. It is not something that I can ever force myself […]

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Reality Kicks – Day 16

16 Elul 5774 By Annbeth Shanfield I am in mourning.  But this time, it is not for a beloved relative or friend.  It is for my spiritual home that is Temple Beth Sholom.  On that February morning when I heard about the fire that destroyed the kitchen, I naively thought, “Okay, so we will build […]

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