PEACE with Penny

A Brush with Death During the Days of Awe

The Days of Awe for Jews are the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur  and they’re still lingering on my mind. But Penny, you wrote a blog for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, what more could you have to say… During these days according to our tradition, God records in a book (great… Continue reading A Brush with Death During the Days of Awe

Seeking Awareness for Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is a time when per our tradition, Jews across the globe are asked to think and meditate on how their presence has impacted the world during the past year. It is a period for self-reflection. We ask ourselves hard questions. Awareness is essential. Are you being honest with yourself listening to the answers?… Continue reading Seeking Awareness for Yom Kippur

Happy 5,778, L ’Shana Tova! Happy New Year!

For Jews, it’s the year 5,778. As I smell my brisket baking in the oven and cook my kasha on the stove, I’ve been thinking about the past year, and what I want to happen in the months ahead. New Years, whether Jewish or secular, is always a good time for reflection. If you’re not… Continue reading Happy 5,778, L ’Shana Tova! Happy New Year!