How God holds your hand
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsAfter 10 years of trying to have a baby, our cousins gave birth to their first child. A boy. The...
I see me in the story
The story of the prodigal son is one of the better-known biblical stories, and I think for good reason.The story opens with a father...
Nov. 16-23: Curbside drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child
TEMECULA – More than 4,000 locations will offer a curbside drop-off option for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Volunteers are preparing to...
Don’t miss out on the best seat
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsWhen my children were little, we were invited to a friend’s house for dinner with several other people. At the...
Consider simple ways to give back every day
TEMECULA – Giving back to one’s community strengthens towns and neighborhoods and makes them better places to live. Many people volunteer with local charitable...
Baby food or steak?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsWhat did you have for dinner last night? If I were to guess, I would say that you probably didn’t...
Why we still need church
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsThe famous Shakespearian line “to be or not to be” is loosely said by millions of people every single week....
The Meaning of the Sabbath
Rabbi Marc RubensteinSpecial to Valley NewsYankel, a traditional Jew, kisses his family in the shtetl goodbye as he sets out to make his fortune...
Grab your dancing shoes for Simchat Torah
Hefsiba “Jen” CohenSpecial to Valley NewsOne of my fondest memories is the time I twirled the evening away with my favorite dance partner. We...
How to find the right volunteering opportunity
TEMECULA – Volunteering is a great way to strengthen communities and support good causes. Adults looking to volunteer for the first time may be...