Written by: Rabbi Mordechai Raizman Soon, the Yom Tov of Shavuos will begin. On Shavuos, we celebrate the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai to our ancestors. The question arises why are we remembering the first Luchos (Tablets) that were given on Shavuos and not the second set of Luchos that were given on
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May 22, 2020
REACH support during distance learning
Learning virtually presents new challenges for students at all learning levels, but for students with learning disabilities or other challenges to learning, the struggle is even greater. Virtual school during COVID-19 means that many students are struggling to stay motivated and focused while learning at home, with technology glitches and endless distractions. REACH (Resources for
May 22, 2020
A Taste Of Torah – Parshas Bamidbar
Written by: Rabbi Avrohom S. Moller This week’s parsha is devoted to the regimentation of the Jewish people during their years in the desert. The 12 שבטים (tribes) were counted and organized into camps with a very specific configuration, while they were moving camp and also when they encamped. Every tribe’s location was specific and
May 20, 2020
Parenting Support During COVID-19
National expert in Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Jordan Spikes from Think:Kids along with REACH’s CPS expert Tamar Shames answered questions from community members on May 18 on Facebook Live and Zoom. Together they offering support and ideas for helping kids and families cope during this challenging time, based on this research-based behavior method that they use to train teachers.
May 14, 2020
Social workers respond to challenges of COVID-19
Mrs. Debbie Cardash, REACH, Ms. Carly Krawetz, social worker at Hillel Torah, Mr. Phil Zbaraz, counselor at Ida Crown Jewish Academy and Rabbi Avrohom Shimon Moller, ATT all gathered on Zoom for a community-wide session to support parents navigating homeschool and parenting during Coronavirus. Previous sessions were forward-looking: What’s it going to look like? Now,