On April 8th, 2020 I held a virtual Seder with my daughters Lucy and Caroline, live on instagram. It was a magically fun time and a meaningful memory I will cherish forever. You can see our virtual Passover below.
Resources for a Virtual Shabbat
How do you celebrate Shabbat when you’re not supposed to leave the house?
Each week Shabbat is a time of faith, fun, friends, and a family. An unprecedented pandemic has resulted in many being unable to celebrate together in the fashion to which they are accustomed. Even though we must celebrate the apart, it doesn’t mean we have to celebrate alone. Here are some resources to help you and your family navigate Shabbat during times when you can’t be together.
Chabad.org has compiled a list of resources and inspirations for this time of social distancing. You can find it here.
Chabad has also written a list of tips on how to prepare for Shabbat while social distancing. You can read it here.
They also put out this piece on how to conduct Shabbat prayers at home.
The Union for Reform Judaism has gathered a list of resources that can be accessed here and a list of virtual events that can be read here.
Temple Israel of Boston has a variety of virtual services and programs including weekly Shabbat services offered via Zoom. You can access these events here.
Lab/Shul hosts virtual gathering to discuss spirituality through spoken art and conversation. They have several Shabbat programs that can be found here.
OneTable has produced an ebook on hosting a solo Shabbat that still feels connected. It can be read here.
OneTable also hosts a variety of virtual events including ones for Shabbat, you can join them here.
ReformJudaism.org wrote an article on how to have a meaningful Shabbat while in your own home. It can be found here.
TC Jewfolk has this article about finding new traditions while living under quarantine.
Broaden Your Perspective 5/1/20
Can you believe that it is May 1st?
I would like to acknowledge that it has been a difficult time in many ways.
Nevertheless, I would also like to encourage everyone to broaden their perspective and look for the blessing in the journey.
Please this cartoon further explains my point explain my point:

I would encourage you to think about this discuss question: “What blessings have your discovered during this period? Personally and Professionally?”
Please feel free to share your answers in the comment section or on our Facebook page.
Regards,
Andy
Virtual Passover Preparation: The Connection Between Passover and Succot
On April 6th, 2020 I held a virtual Passover preparation session with my daughter Caroline on zoom. We discussed the connection between Passover and Succot, our personal slavery, did two cooking demonstrations and showed how to make your own Elijah/Miriam glass. You can see our virtual Passover below.
Virtual Passover Preparation: International Charoset
On April 5th, 2020 I held a virtual Passover preparation session with my daughters Caroline and Lucy, on zoom. We discussed charoset recipes from around the world, the basics vs the extras, how to make your own seder plate, held a cooking demonstration and heard from a several guests and viewers. You can see our virtual Passover below.
Breaking Matzo’s Virtual Seder: April 9th, 2020
On April 9th, 2020 I held a virtual Seder with my daughter Caroline, live on Zoom. It was a magically fun time and a meaningful memory I will cherish forever. You can see our virtual Passover below.
Breaking Matzo’s Virtual Seder: April 8th, 2020
On April 8th, 2020 I held a virtual Seder with my daughters Lucy and Caroline, live on Zoom. It was a magically fun time and a meaningful memory I will cherish forever. You can see our virtual Passover below.
“Is That All You Got?” 4/17/20
I want to share my personal attitude about facing adversity in tough times.
Below is an excerpt video clip from my Tedx talk about my very difficult personal time in January 2017 when I was on a 40 day bedrest and how I persevered.
- “Is that all you got?”
You can read more about my philosophy and my Tedx talk here.
I hope that everyone has a safe and healthy weekend.
Regards,
Andy
Virtual Passover: Spring Cleaning For the Soul
On April 4th, 2020 I held a virtual Passover preparation session with my daughter Caroline, on zoom. We discussed how Passover is an opportunity to clean one’s house and one’s soul, the basics vs the extras, how to make your own place mat, and heard from a several guests and viewers. . You can see our virtual Passover below.
Boston Strong 4/16/20
Yesterday was the 7-year anniversary of the re-opening of Fenway Park after the Boston Bombing Tragedy.
Boston was strong then. Boston will be even stronger now! Let’s look forward to a new beginning at Fenway.
Please enjoy the following video.
Some good news!
Regards,
Andy