AFNH presented at the FJMC International Convention

by Lisa Pollack "No matter what our particular job, especially in our world today, we all are called to be Tikkun Olam—repairers of creation." – Fred Rogers This summer, I was invited to present American Friends of Neve Hanna to theGeffen Institute workshops at the FJMC International Convention in Chicago. I shared the story of… Continue reading AFNH presented at the FJMC International Convention

AFNH Young Leadership

by Samantha Tobin-Hess AFNH Young Leadership Chair, Samantha Tobin-Hess, LMSW, a Trauma Therapist, has written a beautiful book, Leo and the Storm Inside: A Kids' Book about Managing Big Feelings, a story about a young boy named Leo who feels like a storm is raging inside him whenever big emotions take over. He has a… Continue reading AFNH Young Leadership

Forest Hills Jewish Center Sisterhood Challah Bake Benefits Neve Hanna Children’s Home

On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the Forest Hills Jewish Center Sisterhood and the FHJC School Board gathered together for an afternoon of Baking Challah with Amy Bochner Newman. It was a multi-generational event with 60 attendees (more, including babies!) Guided by Amy's expert instruction they made the dough, learned how to braid the loaves, and… Continue reading Forest Hills Jewish Center Sisterhood Challah Bake Benefits Neve Hanna Children’s Home