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Charles E. Savenor

Jun 17, 2018, 7:35 AM

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A third grandfather?

Illustrative: A grandfather and grandson. (iStock)

My sons relate to my mom's partner as if he's my father, while my heart aches because they never met that man

Feb 1, 2018, 9:00 AM

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Moses and the missing hug

Was the biblical leader too busy at his job to make time for his family?

Dec 24, 2017, 7:30 PM

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The gift of unanticipated kvelling

Illustrative. Tallit, prayer shawl. (iStock).

There's this overwhelming physical reaction far beyond pride that I feel when my kids lead services

Dec 10, 2017, 7:38 AM

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Life after the fall

Illustrative photo of a Jewish cemetery (Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland)

Blinded by tears, my brother's feet slipped and his body fell forward toward the open grave...

Nov 26, 2017, 8:06 AM

The Picture We Could Not Take

On July 4, 1976, as America celebrated its bicentennial, my father called me over to the TV. Putting his arm around me, he pointed at the screen, "Look." I expected some incredible fireworks display, but the news focused on a...

Nov 10, 2017, 7:46 AM

Still waiting for the eraser of peace

When this week’s Torah portion Chaye Sarah opens, Abraham mourns the loss of his beloved wife Sarah. After the initial shock, he sets out to purchase a grave for her in Hebron. Out of respect for the well-known Abraham,...

About Me

Rabbi Charlie Savenor works at New York's Park Avenue Synagogue as the Director of Congregational Education. A graduate of Brandeis, JTS and Columbia University's Teachers College, he blogs on parenting, education and leadership. He serves as a volunteer fundraiser for Lone Soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces.