Hello and welcome to The Shikhanovich Spiel, a weekly publication from congregation member Alex Shikhanovich. As a current Reading Memorial High School senior, I can offer a fresh perspective. This digital newsletter will follow a variety of topics including Jewish news, interpretations of the current week’s Torah portion, and a breakdown of Jewish holidays. 

• Issue 1: Purim
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  March 16, 2022
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• Issue 2: 6 Point Playlist Volume 1
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  April 12, 2022
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• Issue 3: Passover Foods
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  April 20, 2022
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• Issue 4: 6 Point Playlist II
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  May 15, 2022
  This week’s publication is another iteration of the 6-point playlist. Read More …
• Issue 5: New Tech from Israel
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  May 20, 2022
  I love learning about emerging technologies. Whether it’s an update Read More …
• Issue 6: Shavuot
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  May 27, 2022
  Shavuot is celebrated from the sixth day of Sivan (June Read More …
• Issue 7: Shabbat
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  June 3, 2022
  “Every week, I have something to celebrate. Here’s how it Read More …
• Issue 8: 6 Point Playlist III
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  June 10, 2022
  This week’s publication is the third and final iteration of Read More …
• Issue 9: Tisha B’Av
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  June 19, 2022
  Tisha B’Av begins at sundown on August 6th and ends Read More …
• Issue 10: Reflections
  by Alex Shikhanovich
  June 24, 2022
  This will be the final post on the Temple blog Read More …

About the Author:

Alex Shikhanovich is a life-long member of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield and had his Bar-Mitzvah there in 2017. Alex is a member of the Reading Memorial High School class of ’22 and the University of Massachusetts Amherst class of ’26. His interests include technology, playing guitar, road biking, martial arts, and basketball.