By Shelley Hubal
Years ago, my mom labeled me the “practical daughter.” This has become a family punch line. It is true, though: I would happily say the ingredients of my life are simplicity with a dash of risk aversion.
What are the superpowers of being “practical”? Having the s…
By Shelley Hubal
We walked to our cars after dinner and I simply asked, “How can I help?” Her response wasn’t simple at all. She said, “Just don’t forget me.”
I knew that did not even scratch the surface. The parts unspoken were, “I have lost too many friends,” “I have …
By Shelley Hubal
It was only a short visit, but I noticed a few subtle indications that things were different this summer. Large posters with the distinctive “Bring Them Home Now” slogan hung outside the camp office. Israeli flags were flying all over the camp. Many of the campers and c…
By Shelley Hubal
The Federation is blessed to have so many dedicated people who do everything from attending board meetings to chairing committees to making Campaign calls. Each volunteer brings something special to the community and I am so very grateful to work with compassionate people.…
By Shelley Hubal
It’s like getting punched in the gut. Every time I tune into the news, my stomach drops. I’m sure I don’t need to explain why current events are so painful, but I do want to share some of what I have been thinking about regarding the war in Israel and the unrest in th…
