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…
By Shelley Hubal
Years ago, my mom labeled me the “practical daughter.” This has become a family punch line. It is true, though: I would happily say the ingredients of my life are simplicity with a dash of risk aversion.
What are the superpowers of being “practical”? Having the s…
