Our kids have been busy participating in many fun programs and events! On February 4, our Chaverim students participated in the annual World Wide Wrap. Synagogues from all over the world take part in this one-time-a-year-event, held on Super Bowl Sunday. Rabbi Alex taught students and parents how to put on tefillin, and students had…
We are excited to share news of a wonderful opportunity for our Chaverim students. You may have heard of our “Steam Team.” We started this group 4 years ago for Martin, one of our 6th grade students (at that time). The Steam Team provided incredible opportunities for both Martin and his classmates. The group met…
What a pleasure and an honor it has been for our community to host the chief rabbi of Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, for South Hills Torah Weekend/Global Day of Jewish Learning. During his visit, Rabbi Sizomu taught us about the history of the Abayudaya Jewish Community in Uganda, as well as the health and economic…
June 18, 2020
When considering all the things people can do to decrease waste, I’d be remiss if I didn’t discuss composting. It is an age-old method of greatly reducing waste that can all be done from your own home. The potential impact is enormous, as the EPA estimates that food scraps and yard waste together make up…
April 27, 2020
Due to the situation we all find ourselves in because of COVID-19, there have been unintended impacts to the environment. Some are positive, such as improved air quality due to far less air pollution. Some are more negative, such as increased single-use plastic consumption, since bringing reusable grocery or produce bags is no longer allowed…
February 15, 2020
My newest opportunity to redefine and reduce waste comes courtesy of Subaru and TerraCycle. Subaru was the first manufacturing facility in the United States (Indiana) to reach zero-landfill status. This occurred in 2004, and ever since Subaru has not sent any waste to landfills. So it was only natural that Subaru and TerraCycle formed a…
