By Shelley Hubal

Is it possible to do something simple and have the impact be profound? The answer is, yes. Recently, the students at Hillel Academy did exactly that. 
These young students created beautiful, cheerful Rosh Hashanah cards for Jewish Family Service. These special cards – decorated with apples, shofars, honey pots, flowers and even smiling bumble bees – were sent, with much delight, to the families in the We Remember You project. I had the immense pleasure of reading all the cards and can tell you they simply oozed with joy. The feedback from the card recipients was astounding. “You brightened my day,” read one response. “We loved your card. Thank you for remembering me,” read another. 
It is with sincere gratitude that I say yasher koach and thank you to the students at Hillel Academy. They made a difference in the life of their Jewish neighbors here in Broome County and they reminded me that you need not make a grand gesture to have an impact in this world. 
Wishing you all a belated shanah tovah. May this new year bring you fulfillment, purpose and many occasions to smile like a happy bumble bee.