Judaic Art – Many Faces Sometimes I feel the blessing of Betzalel sitting on my shoulder… Recently I had this vision of a “Shema” mandala and started writing “Shema Yisrael…” in Hebrew on a round piece of paper. I wrote the first paragraph of “Shema” in a perfect... Read the Rest...
My husband Leon and I are delighted to be teaching at the 14th International Aleph Kallah, June 27 to July 3, 2011 at the University of Redlands, Redlands. CA. To register and/or get more information, please go to the website: www.aleph.org/kallah. The following is... Read the Rest...
I was making rounds at a hospital in Miami, Florida. I exited the elevator and rounded the corner leading to the cardiac unit and was met with fanfare and surprise. The usually sterile quiet hall was alive with balloons and celebration. There was a cart at the nurse’s... Read the Rest...
THE SURVIVOR by Leon Olenick (as seen in the National Jewish Post and Opinion) I am frequently asked to officiate at funerals. I sometimes know the family well, and other times I have met them only once or twice or not at all. I was to officiate at the funeral of an... Read the Rest...
Mr. Cheech, Joseph and Autism by Jackie Olenick I’ve been told that animals speak via their own mystical wavelengths and call out to their people. After a vivid dream one night, I was compelled to head out to the local Humane Society in Boca Raton. Our previous pet,... Read the Rest...
I am delighted and proud to have a small part in a far-reaching important tzedakah project which makes children aware of homeless families in their communities via a tzedakah box which they created. This project was literally dreamed up by my friend, Mark... Read the Rest...