By Shelley Hubal
Michael Bolton has brain cancer. I was scrolling on my phone and saw the news about the singer from the 1980s and ‘90s. His music was never to my liking; however, I am captivated by the strength and compassion he is demonstrating during this painful time in his life. He i…
By Shelley Hubal
“I simply want to serve and to try to make this world a better place.” This was just part of Delaware Representative Sarah McBride’s dignified response that was posted on X after being misgendered on March 11 at a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe by Texas …
By Shelley Hubal
With their arms around each other on a late summer Saturday night, about 500 Jewish campers gathered in the dark woods; the only light was the glow of Havdalah candles. Their resplendent joy as they sang, danced and hugged was palpable.
My son is a participant in the voca…
By Shelley Hubal
Generosity of time, attention, talent or resources: there are many special ways to give. As Federation director, I am lucky to witness acts of generosity with frequency.
Because of its dedicated Board of Directors and Executive Committee, many of whom have been giving gene…
My prayers for the world:
I pray for a world where we treat each other with lovingkindness regardless of our differences.
I pray for a world where the only hunger is to be of service.
I pray for a world where my children are not bullied for simply being who they are.
I pray for a world w…
