Freedom

July 3, 2020

We Americans love our freedom. Maybe that’s why the 4th of July is such a cherished holiday. We like the …

We Are Holy Beings, Being Holy

April 30, 2020

My daughter Ellie told me that this week marks the 14th anniversary of her bat mitzvah. I can top that; …

April 16, 2020

It can be odd and a little unsettling when tragic and joyous events overlap. And yet we often find that …

April 10, 2020

This week, as our Zoom Seders become happy memories, we will stay in our homes to help “flatten the curve” …

March 27, 2020

This weekend will be my congregation’s third Shabbat service using Zoom. We have learned how to pray together and be …

March 20, 2020

There is a beautiful Korean saying that I often return to; “No flower blooms without also being blown by the …