by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 12, 2014 | Local
In between dashing in and out of my protected room in my apartment this past month, I have had time to reflect on how inspiring it is to see how this country really comes together, as people help each other, during these trying times. This...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 12, 2014 | Local
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by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 11, 2014 | Local
Without a doubt, the most powerful moment on Rosh Hashanah (maybe even the entire year) is the sounding of the Shofar. After the blasting of the Shofar we recite the “Hayom Harat Olam” prayer. This prayer speaks about how on Rosh Hashanah we...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 9, 2014 | Local
As a long term volunteer, almost full-time since 2009, with the Bridges for Peace Food Distribution Centre, the current conflict with Gaza is not the first time we have had to run for the bomb shelters. Operation Pillar of Defense in November 2012...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 9, 2014 | Local
I share the corner of the city I inhabit with a multitude of others. I am not talking about the people who live in the habitations around me, but those who come from other parts of the metropolis. I live close to one of the beautiful beaches in this city and...