Do Not Despair: There Are Stars
The number of deadly and terrifying tragedies in our world today is beyond belief… except we have to believe, because …
Author Archives: SRQ Jew
Joy is the Redemption of Solitude
I bought a used crockpot some 15 years ago at a flea market for $4.00. It still works but it’s …
Religion?? Nah – I’m Spiritual!
“I’m spiritual. I don’t need religion.” I have heard this statement a thousand times. I ask, “what does it mean …
What Will You Choose?
Ki teitze. “When you go out.” These are the first words of this week’s Torah portion. I stopped reading and …
God on Zoom?
I received this email early Friday morning: “Rabbi, I wish that I could boost my spirits up for attending HH …
Listen! (and don’t waste your time on silly donkeys)
Once upon a time a donkey and a tiger were lazing nearby each other on a hot summer day. Suddenly …
Liminal Spaces: Betwixt and Between
Whenever I read Deuteronomy I think more about the Children of Israel than Moses, who’s doing all the talking. They …
What Would Moses Say?
He’d say, “Get vaccinated… and love God with all your heart.”
Remembering Tragedy and Living with Hope
Of all the emotions we feel, the one that we humans are most averse to sorrow. We love being happy, …
The Reverend, The Rabbi, and King David
Friday morning was much busier than usual at my house. The phone was ringing, the doorbell was ringing, people texted …
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