“From the outset, Shira and Ellen made programmatic choices based on human needs. They asked, “What is happening for parents right now? What is happening for children right now?” Observing that people were hungry for “a place for praying, crying out, laughter and release – a moment to experience joy,” they designed an experience that met those needs. ”

“As an educator, I might have a list of things I want to get through. This is not that. Go back to the purpose,” urge Shira and Ellen.” This is love and joy in the form of music, movement, dialogue, Torah, and lots of hugs.”

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