by Danielle Altonaga | Mar 6, 2025 | Danielle Altonaga, Tetzaveh, Uncategorized, Weekly Parsha
We all remember the unprecedented year of 2020. Many people who typically worked in offices began working from home. Zoom meetings may have included pyjama pants, family members, pets and the whir of your roommate’s blender in the background… In our...
by Danielle Altonaga | Jan 30, 2025 | Danielle Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
I’ve always held warm memories of my childhood Passover Seders. My family would drive to New York before the holiday, and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins gathered at a big table. My Bubby’s homemade matzah balls, lots of singing and laughter, and that sense...
by Danielle Altonaga | Dec 26, 2024 | Chanukah, Danielle Altonaga
L’ilui Nishmas Avraham ben Chaim Reuven By: Danielle Altonaga and Adam Miller We are all familiar with the famous Chanukah story. There was only enough oil to last for one day, yet it lasted for eight – the Chanukah Miracle! But wait, why do...
by Danielle Altonaga | Oct 16, 2024 | Danielle Altonaga, Sukkot
How a shattered door made me rethink everything It was just before Sukkot. I was staying alone at home, while the rest of my family was away. I was feeling pretty good on my own, and enjoying the quiet time. I came downstairs, and I froze… The door leading to...
by Danielle Altonaga | Sep 22, 2023 | Danielle Altonaga, Haazinu, Weekly Parsha
We just had Rosh Hashanah, complete with apples, honey, and (hopefully) a reality check! On Rosh Hashanah, we crowned G-d king. We reminded ourselves that our health, wealth and success all come from G-d, and we prayed for a sweet year. Interestingly, in this week’s...
