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

Our Visit to Neve Hanna

by Stephen & Rena Wertheim Last May, we spent two and a half weeks volunteering in Israel ending with a visit to Neve Hanna – the highlight of our trip. We gratefully thank Antje Naujoks, PR Director at NH for organizing our visit. After the October 7th attack, Shaarey Tikvah, Park, and B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue… Continue reading Our Visit to Neve Hanna