The Lull Between
After the hectic action of last week’s Torah portion, this week we get quietness. Last week Sarah laughed and was …
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God’s Tests
This week’s Torah portion has what we like to call Abraham’s test. It is the Akeda, the binding of Isaac. …
Why Keep Writing?
In July 2014, while traveling on the west coast, I wrote an email to my congregation. The next week, I …
Abraham & Our Vote
Unlike almost everyone I know, I waited until election day to vote. I chose the time of day carefully, planning …
Loneliness
Living your life with intention is not a simple thing. Too often we stumble through our days, reacting to the …
Rain, Trauma, and A Teaspoon
This is the time of year when Jews worldwide begin to pray for rain. Not for wherever it is that …
The Voting & Sukkot Booths
For those of us who have just lived through back to back hurricanes, Sukkot is a reminder that change is …
After the Storm: A Prayer
The day after the storm the air is filled with the hum of generators, Whining chainsaws and throbbing sirens, passing …
A Prayer For Before the Storm
Holy One of Blessing, So many are still suffering. Homes, families, whole towns torn to pieces. Shield them from the …
Remembering October 7
Since October 7th, I have often seen a simple, three word message, usually written by someone who isn’t Jewish. It says: …
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