by Daniel R. Weiss
Last night more than 250 people came to Bornblum for a seminar led by Grace McLaren of First Responder Coaching. With a desire to learn ways to help those in our lives who are fragile, we …
Carry on My Fragile Son
Dvar Torah
Our Pursuit
by Daniel R. Weiss
This week in our Torah Portion, Shoftim, we read the words, צדק צדק תרדף, “Justice, Justice you should pursue”. The word צדק, defined in this instance as “justice” may also mean “righteousness”. It is also the …
Who Stole the Cookies?
by Daniel R. Weiss
Over the course of the summer, our teachers submitted words that they feel are important in our school. Among the words that teachers submitted were; empathy, determination, courage, cooperation, flexibility, respect, leadership, wisdom, kindness, honor, tradition, achievement …
We Are Family
by Daniel R. Weiss
Daniel R. Weiss is the Head of School at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, Tennessee.
חבורה ומשפחה כך הן דומים לכפת אבנים את נוטל ממנה אבן אחת וכולה מתרועעת את נותן עליה אבן אחת וכולה …
Nourishing Our Children
by Daniel R. Weiss
Daniel R. Weiss is the Head of School at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, Tennessee.
| This week our students learned about the first paragraph of the Shema, a central prayer in Judaism. The Shema is found |
Knowing our “WHY”
by Daniel R. Weiss
Daniel R. Weiss is the Head of School at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, Tennessee.
This past week I had the privilege to call myself a Harvard student. Over one-hundred and thirty school leaders from around …
Opening Doors
by Daniel R. Weiss
Daniel R. Weiss is the Head of School at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, Tennessee. Over the summer, Mr. Weiss’ column will appear monthly rather than weekly.
Yesterday was Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of …
To Teach, To Listen, To Love
by Daniel R. Weiss
Daniel R. Weiss is the Head of School at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, Tennessee.
As kids we are told, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s a lie. Bones …
Removing Stumbling Blocks
by Daniel R. Weiss
Daniel R. Weiss is the Head of School at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, Tennessee.
In this week’s Torah Portion, Kedoshim, we learn, Lifnei iver lo titten michshol, in front of a blind person, do …
After Death There is Holiness
by Daniel R. Weiss
Daniel R. Weiss is the Head of School at Bornblum Jewish Community School in Memphis, Tennessee.
Over 300 people have lost their lives since March 15 in mosques, churches and synagogues due to terrorists entering onto …