By Jonathan Brody We have all heard the song “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by The Byrds was actually written by Pete Seeger. It takes almost all of its lyrics from Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 (Kohelet): “To everything there is a season…” The repeated word “turn” can be connected—not as the same Hebrew word, but as a powerful metaphor—to […]
By Jonathan Brody Upon returning from the FJMC retreat, I find myself reflecting on a weekend that perfectly combined the holiness of Shabbat with a deep sense of brotherhood. This biennial event, held at Camp Zeke in the scenic Pocono Mountains, provides a much-needed sanctuary from the fast-paced life of New York. It allowed us […]
By Steven Mandel MD When Jonathan and his wife Sarah, moved to a new city, they looked for a Conservative Synagogue with a Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Sponsored by the FJMC Men’s Club, they decided to attend the BBQ. What started as a simple afternoon at a BBQ, quickly helped Jonathan put names to faces, […]
