Jun 26, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
I was recently having a conversation with Kate Elder, our PJ Library Coordinator. Now before I go any further, you might be asking, “What is PJ Library?” Founded in 2005, PJ Library sends free high-quality Jewish children’s books to families every month. “The program...
May 31, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
Don’t Miss This Opportunity! As a child, I attended Sunday school, went through confirmation, and spent my summers at Jewish camp. In my young adulthood, I traveled to Israel, and eventually lived there and became an Israeli citizen. And subsequently, I’ve spent the...
May 17, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
Feedback is Important As the CEO of the Federation, I am often the first person to receive feedback for our programs. Usually, critical feedback can be amplified louder than positive feedback. Constructive criticism is useful because, ultimately, it provides us with...
May 10, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
New Report on Antisemitism Earlier this month, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Tel Aviv University published the Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide for 2023. Not surprisingly, there was a sharp increase in antisemitism in 2023, with a significant number of...
Apr 5, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
As a child, I went through a phase where I wanted to be a ballerina. I was in awe of their poise, beauty, and grace. My desire to be a ballerina was alas, just a dream, but my appreciation for dance remained. Dance is a universal language. Performers convey a...
Mar 21, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
We have all heard the phrase, “There is more to the story.” Oftentimes, the stories we see in the news and online give us an overview at best, but what is missing is the human connection. So when a story includes first-hand accounts, it broadens our view, allowing us...
