Interview with Elana By Sarah Lehman Not too long ago, Gila put me in touch with Elana Slesnick, a member of FC’s Program Staff. Since she also has an interest in fan fiction, we thought she might want to do a guest spot for the blog, and possibly even become a regular contributor. I decided that a brief interview… Read More
Lego star wars 3 the clone wars: so this game is a lego game that takes place during the first 2 seasons of clone wars…and it is a fun game…granted I wish it went through a bit more seasons…..also yes u can play as vader..because at this point every lego star wars game has vader…the way u earn him is… Read More
A Christmas Carol: ok I don’t know where to start…except with the words Jesus christ!…this is a kid’s film….seriously Disney…..u consider this a kids film…what is this film even rated…PG?…yeah sure whatever u say movie…I mean this films dark…..in sorts….so if u don’t know the story….this is about a guy named Ebeneezer scrooge…and he hates Christmas….so on Christmas eve he… Read More
Home Alone: ok so the plot of this film is that this kid (i forget his name) gets left behind by his parents when they all head to the airport on vacation…and he has the whole house to himself…but then when these 2 prisoners start trying to rob his home he has to protect it…by well setting up traps in… Read More
Star wars republic commando: ok so fair warning I’ve only played about 7 hours worth of this game. . About 4 of those hours where me redoing a level because I kept dying. ….so the game play is simple. Its a first person shooting game and u play as republic commandos and there supposedly the best…and u have… Read More
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DonateDecember 20, 2024
This week’s Parsha (Vayeishev) continues the drama between Joseph and his brothers. Joseph was his father’s favorite which instilled jealousy among his brothers (shocker), culminating in their desire to kill, then ultimately scheme to fake his death and sell him to slavery in Egypt. We learn how they plotted to kill him until Reuben, the oldest of the brothers, convinces… Read More
December 19, 2024
Teen Challah Bake Teens from The Friendship Circle, The Beacon, The Second Floor at the JCC, BBYO, and NCSY gathered last Thursday night for our annual Teen Challah Bake event! Teens enjoyed playing get-to-know-you bingo and getting their hands dirty making the dough. Don’t worry – we wore aprons! Everyone made two challot with their favorite toppings and enjoyed spending time with… Read More
December 13, 2024
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Vayishlach) concludes Jacob’s time with his “dear” brother-in-law Laban, having amassed a large family, cattle, wealth and an overall sense of maturity. The portion begins with Jacob meeting his brother Esau for the first time since fleeing him two Parshas ago; he’s heard that Esau is bringing 400 soldiers to… Read More
