The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Middle School once again had the privilege of hosting Rabbi Chaim Marcus of Congregation Israel in Springfield. Rabbi Marcus has the ability to engage all types of students through his warmth, storytelling and erudition. His passion for Torah, tefilah and Judaism is always palpable and an inspiration to all.

For the past 10 years, Rabbi Marcus has joined the Middle School before the Yamim Noraim to deliver words of inspiration to the students. He spoke about the power of communal and individual prayer and drove home the point that each one of our prayers matters.