Art can breathe life into a city

By Regina Brett

Art is a defibrillator. It has the power to jumpstart your heart, to jolt you back into life, to bring new life into your life. It zapped me with a huge bolt of energy when I took a detour in Cleveland last week on the way to the airport to avoid the mess of construction on Carnegie Avenue. I suddenly found myself driving through an art gallery of murals in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. cjn.org

Friendship Circle’s MyWalk4Friends marks ‘Sweet 16’ year

Friendship Circle of Cleveland will hold its 16th annual MyWalk4Friends from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at 27900 Gates Mills Blvd. in Pepper Pike. MyWalk4Friends, which raised $600,000 in 2024, directly supports Friendship Circle’s programs and its mission to uplift children of all abilities. cjn.org

40 Apple Crafts for Kids Using Common Crafting Materials

Ready to make some apple crafts with the kids this fall? We’ve got you covered with this collection of 40 apple crafts for kids using common crafting materials! You’ll find apple crafts and apple tree crafts made from things like cardboard tubes, paper plates, yarn, and more. buggyandbuddy.com

When you go to war

By Hazzan Stephen J. Stein 

This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tetzei, contains a wealth of material suitable for divrei torah and sermons. A number of laws and concepts contained herein remain applicable for us today. They include caring for belongings of others that inadvertently come into our possession, kindness to animals, proper conduct toward laborers, and sensitivity for the less fortunate. cjn.org

Minneapolis Jewish Mayor Jacob Frey Shares Powerful Message After Deadly Catholic School Shooting

Minneapolis’ Jewish mayor, Jacob Frey, shared incredibly powerful words at a press conference last Wednesday, Aug. 27, in the wake of the horrific shooting at the city’s Annunciation Catholic School during a mass to mark the return to school. kveller.com

These Italian Honey-Walnut Cookies are Perfect for Rosh Hashanah

When one thinks about eating dessert, the words “pain and suffering” rarely come to mind. Notably, however, a handful of popular Jewish sweet foods specifically commemorate unhappy events in Jewish history. myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher