Author: Rachel Turniansky
Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round: Fighting for Justice, One Ride at a Time
Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round gets its title from the idea that not very long ago, members of our community were relegated to the “back of the bus.” The words of poet Langston Hughes serve as the theme for this film about the search for justice in the wholesome setting of the Glen Echo […]
Apple-y Ever After: The Punny Side of Rosh Hashanah
With Rosh Hashanah marking the beginning of the Jewish year, there’s a tradition to start the year off right by incorporating symbolic foods that reflect the wish for a sweet year. Many people eat apples and honey and greet each other with the phrase, “Shana Tova U’Metukah, May you have a good and sweet new […]
Tisha B’Av: A Day of Reflection, Mourning and Hope
Tisha B’Av (Tisha = the 9th day of the Hebrew month), of Av which falls out this year on August 12 – 13, 2024, is considered the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, as we remember the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. But did you know there’s so much more to […]
The Power of Accessibility: A Universal Benefit
If you spend a bit of time people watching in a public place, chances are you will see a parent pushing a stroller, a youngster on a bicycle, a teen on an electric scooter and a person with a mobility challenge. All these people benefit from a curb cut – that dip in the sidewalk […]