A wimpel is a traditional German-Jewish textile inscribed with prayers and wishes. The wimpel was created in the first weeks of a child’s life and was used to celebrate the milestone of marriage. For “Wimpel! Wrapped Wishes,” 12 artists, inspired by examples in the Obermayer Collection at RS, investigate, interpret and celebrate the wimpel. One of the artists is our RS member, Leslie Sudock! Join us on Thursday, December 17 for the opening discussion and reception at 6pm and then for the benefit supper at 7pm! Thank you to currator, Matt Singer, and to PMJA Director Wendi Furman!
Returning to the “Empty Nest” after College Drop-off
Rabbi Michael G. Holzman
As I drove into the synagogue today, following my usual route down Broad Street, I entered the annual traffic jam called Temple University Drop Off. What a mess. But it reminded me of the excitement, anxiety, joy and sadness this day evokes in many families. It also reminded me of a Jewish text.
Emma and Jacob: Baby Names and Our Jewish Roots
Are new parents in my generation simply influenced by a character on the popular television show, “Friends,” who named her daughter, Emma?
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