L'dor V'dor: Ruth and Sophie

In the lead-up to the High Holidays, Rabbinic Intern Claire Davidson Bruder encourages us to atone for the sins we have committed by hardening our hearts, reminding us of our tradition’s demand to look our fellow humans in the eye and bear witness to their pain. 

With the memory of Dolly Parton on all of our minds, Rabbi Zauzmer leads a discussion about what we can leave behind for the next generation.

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

Rabbi Pink teaches how the mitzvah of returning lost objects is connected to the process of preparing for the High Holidays.

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

Rabbi Zuckerman explains that, as the final month before the High Holidays, Elul gives us a chance to reflect on the past year: What kind of Jews have we been, and what kind of people have we become?

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony. 

Rabbinic Intern Claire Davidson Bruder speaks about Cities of Refuge, her experience volunteering on Rikers Island, and what the Torah can teach us about not judging others. 

For L'dor V'dor—the Teen Oral History project—teens met with seniors to form connections, build bridges, and learn Jewish history through personal testimony.