Behrman House: About Us: Spring 2007 Open Lion


Spring 2007

A Potpourri of Jews
I have come to think that there are no more Jews. When I speak at a synagogue, the people there tell me that they are "Orthodox Jews" or "Conservative Jews" or "Reform Jews" or "Reconstructionist Jews." They never tell me that they are "Jews." Read More.

Jacob and David Behrman Win JEA Award
On February 5 at the JEA conference in Teaneck, New Jersey, Jacob and David Behrman were honored for their contributions to Jewish education. Read More.

A Friend Speaks from the Heart
Rabbi Jules Harlow, renowned liturgist and long-time friend of Jacob Behrman and the House, introduced the award winners at the Jewish Educators Assembly in February 2007.Read More.

Behrman House on the Road
See photos of our visit to Los Angeles, CA; Hartford, CT; Westchester, NY. Read More.

Biblical Hair Stylist?
Take a look at the illustrations on page 51 of the just-published The Explorer's Bible Volume 2. See Delilah cutting Samson's hair? "Yes, so?" you're saying. "Everyone knows that Delilah cut Samson's hair, causing 'his strength to slip away from him.' What's the problem?" Read More.

A Gathering of Techies
Every year in April Jeremy Poisson, our e-Media Editor, and hundreds of other techies head to San Francisco to attend the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) conference. Read More.