Birthday's are a big deal for kids. As adults, somehow only the "milestones" get a lot of attention.

What about when places have birthday's?

I have vivid memories of the Bicentennial in the US. That year everything was bedecked in red, white, and blue.

I also have strong...

Pictured: Shinshin working with Hebrew school students at Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid School of Jewish Studies.

I don’t know about other Hebrew schools, but for me (35 years ago) Hebrew school wasn't always the most fun place to be. But times are changing! Today,...