If there is any silver living to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that we have seen our community come together like never before. Neighbors have helped one another, healthcare heroes have been celebrated and reports of good news bring smiles to our faces during this scary time. So why not use our time and privilege to help […]
On Palm Sunday, Christians commenced Holy Week, which culminates on Easter Sunday. Jews are currently celebrating Passover, which began at sundown on Wednesday evening. The reality of celebrating Holy Week from our homes instead of our respective congregations may seem glum, but our current crisis makes the true meaning of these holy days all the […]
On Palm Sunday, Christians commenced Holy Week, which culminates on Easter Sunday. Jews are currently celebrating Passover, which began at sundown on Wednesday evening. The reality of celebrating Holy Week from our homes instead of our respective congregations may seem glum, but our current crisis makes the true meaning of these holy days all the […]
Easter 2020 might go down in history as one of the strangest celebrations yet. With churches closed, gatherings cancelled and the stay at home order in place, we are left to celebrate as best we can in our homes with our small circle of family we are quarantined with. Luckily, we can still support local […]
In these uncertain and unprecedented times, companies have an important decision to make: are they going to continue with business as usual, or are they going to step up and support their employees? “It is not business as usual—this is uncharted territory,” says Jennifer J. Griffin, professor of strategy at the Quinlan School of Business […]
With boredom setting in amidst shelter-in-place orders, we’re really starting to miss some of our favorite tried-and-true ways to stay entertained—like seeing a new release at your local movie theater. There’s nothing like seeing a great movie for the first time on the big screen, surrounded by an audience. The power of this experience was […]
Thank goodness for technology, and the good it is bringing into our lives during these unprecedented times. Last week, we told you about John Krasinski’s YouTube show “Some Good News,” and this week’s edition did not disappoint. After 9-year-old Lin-Manuel Miranda super fan Aubrey Bauman’s mom tweeted her disappointment at not seeing “Hamilton” on tour […]
Despite the dire headlines surrounding us, we are dedicating this week to positivity and finding the good news where we can, while we safely shelter-in-place. Want to join us? Here are five ways to stay sane—and positive—during our third week of protecting ourselves, and others. Bring the Outdoors In View this post on Instagram […]
Passover celebrates the ancient story of the Jewish exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt, which they escaped with the help of 10 plagues sent through divine intervention. For Jews celebrating Passover this year though, everything is different. Sheltering at home means friends and families aren’t able to come together as they typically would. The role […]
“I have a dread that I carry with me when I go to the doctor, about attitudes toward me,” a colleague recently told me about his fears of going to the emergency room during the COVID-19 crisis. His concern is based on his perception of the doctors’ bias due to his disability. He lives a […]
