Eve. of Sat., April 20–Sun., April 21
16th of Nisan–Omer 1
The most impactful thing that my Father taught me about being a Jew was integrity because integrity is how we honor G-d, each other, and ourselves.
— Helen Dorra
Eve. of Sun., April 21–Mon., April 22
17th of Nisan–Omer 2
The most impactful thing that my three children have taught me about being a Jew is that there are many different ways to express your faith, because they are each spiritual in their own style. This in turn has enriched my Jewish experience.
— Reena Goldberg
Eve. of Mon., April 22–Tues., April 23
18th of Nisan–Omer 3
The most impactful thing that my Grandma taught me about being a Jew was tradition because she always made holiday dinners and it was very important that the traditional foods were made and the family was together to celebrate.
— Lisa Carney
Eve. of Tues., April 23–Wed., April 24
19th of Nisan–Omer 4
The most impactful thing that my FATHER taught me about being a Jew is that because I’m chosen, I have a responsibility to help others less fortunate than myself. Because, generosity, sharing, helping are some important Jewish values.
— Harlee Abromson
Eve. of Wed., April 24–Thurs., April 25
20th of Nisan–Omer 5
The most impactful thing that my Mother taught me about being a Jew was “Never spread rumors, and have tolerance, “because she always said: “If you can’t say anything nice about someone, then don’t say anything at all.”
[Even though my Mother was not Jewish; she instilled in her children ‘Universal’ attributes that are taught by our faith and other faiths. Converting to Judaism was not hard for me, as my Mother had laid the fundamental ground work long before my becoming a Jew.]
— Randy Boswell
Eve. of Thurs., April 25–Fri., April 26
21st of Nisan–Omer 6
The most impactful thing Rabbi Barbara Symons taught me about being a Jew was stepping out of my comfort zone because without her gentle nudging, I would not be where I am today.
— Carol Gottlieb
Eve. of Fri., April 26–Sat, April 27
22nd of Nisan–Omer 7
The most impactful thing that my Dad taught me about being a Jew was the Shema because I say it every day.
— Joseph Raithel