The Jewish Chapel at the Interfaith Center at UAlbany, formerly known as Chapel House, has a mural painted along its southern wall. Probably around 2005 or so, UAlbany Hillel got a grant from Avodah Arts to send up an artist … Read the rest
There are two UAlbany Great Dane mascots. Damien is the serious dog, feisty, serious and intense, while Lil’ D is the kinder, gentler, goofier and sweeter baby Great Dane dog.
This year at UAlbany Hillel’s Israel Fest I (Mendel) … Read the rest
Yes, there are many such lists floating around the internet. Here’s a list of little things I love about Israel, that some people might not even notice.
1. Manhole covers. The ones I noticed were made by the foundry called … Read the rest
You know sometimes you come home from a trip and see a package waiting for you near the door? Well, when students return from summer break there will be G-d willing a new arrival here, waiting for you when you … Read the rest
From the Second Seder of Passover up until the Shavuot holiday we count up one night at a time, from Day 1 to Day 49. This is the Mitzvah of the Sefirat HaOmer, the Omer Count. For more about the … Read the rest
There’s a verse from Isaiah 10 that appears both in the Haftorah for the 8th Day of Passover, as well as in a personal prayer said when the Ark is opened on Festivals.
In my early teens I listened to an extensive tape series (on cassette tapes) of Rabbi Yoel Kahn (a legendary, brilliant and articulate Chassidic teacher) on Tanya (classic text of Chassidic thought written by the first Chabad Rebbe). The series … Read the rest
There are two UAlbany Great Dane mascots. Damien is the serious dog, feisty, serious and intense, while Lil’ D is the kinder, gentler, goofier and sweeter baby Great Dane dog.