I just needed to say that the start of the new year has been a lot better than I expected. While last night was not the best service in my opinion, I heard no negative reactions to the students that attended. After services we all had dinner together. It was a little depressing to come back to an empty apartment, but the night ended okay with a few ( Read more... )

Soooo. School is a bit crazy and I wish I was still at camp. I always take for granted the incredibly supportive community I am a part of at Kutz. I think I probably complained 75% of the time during 1st session about how much I hated camp (It did get better.) At camp I could walk into any room and know that I could talk to anyone about anything ( Read more... )

I led services tonight, and forgot the v'ahavta. How the hell did I do that?
I feel like a moron.
Oh, and there were only 6 people for KESHER services and about 30 for conservative. I feel like a failure.

School is good...and really overwhelming ( Read more... )

This summer involved some amazing new friendships, countless learning experiences, and lots of crying on my part. I discovered so much about myself, and realized how much more I have to learn ( Read more... )

Becky and I went into the city today. We had dinner with Scott Hertz and Dan Steiner. It was delightfully awkward.

Not only am I smiling on the outside, but I'm smiling on the inside too. I am not always able to say that. An unexpected conversation tonight reminded me just how far I've come ( Read more... )

I'm having a really hard time being okay with my synagogue merging. Today I attended my last RTOS-Shir Shalom Saturday morning service ever. How is that possible?

Well, the grades are in ( Read more... )

I just got an e-mail from the Hillel President letting me know that I am next years KESHER chair. I am SO excited!!!!