Job Posting: Resilience Officer Needed
I made a fascinating discovery this week. I heard it on a radio news program, when an announcer said excitedly: …
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Telling Moses “We’re OK”
As a rabbi who writes a weekly essay, I’ve come to realize that I have much greater freedom since I …
Above My Pay Grade: Wrestling With God’s Plan
This weekend, I will lead Shabbat services at a synagogue for the first time in months. It’s a synagogue I …
From Sorrow to Renewal
For those who follow the rhythm of Jewish time, a slow but steady build-up is underway. In the physical universe—where …
I Will Not Mourn on Tisha B’Av
This Sunday (Aug. 3) is Tisha B’Av. The ninth day of the month of Av. Jews around the world will …
Reverse Omer for 2025
Spiritual preparation for the Jewish High Holidays is difficult. First, you have to figure out when they are, because it …
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Torah
Sci-fi author Douglas Adams—who made the number 42 famous for entirely different reasons—probably didn’t know about the 42 places the …
The Single Letter That Speaks Volumes
It’s been a good week for me. A tough week, but a good one, so I’ll keep this brief. After …
A Donkey, a Prophet, and Vision
Embedded in nearly every Torah portion is a subtle message about how we interact with each other. Some messages are …
Celebrating My Birthday and My Life
This week marks two milestones in my life. On July 3rd, eleven years ago, I began what became a weekly …
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