The God I Do Believe In
In America today, belief in God is both communal and intensely private. We wear our religious symbols proudly and publicly, …
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The God I Don’t Believe In
If you don’t like the idea of a rabbi disagreeing with the Torah, you might want to skip this blog …
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 …
God on Zoom?
I received this email early Friday morning: “Rabbi, I wish that I could boost my spirits up for attending HH …
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.”
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 …
Following God Through the Desert
Near the end of the book of Numbers, the Torah offers a travelogue of sorts, which lists the places where …
A Candle Burns in the Dark
Something beautiful happens at the beginning of this week’s Torah portion. Aaron is instructed to mount lamps at the entrance …
Mother’s Day: Not For Everyone
Mother’s Day is a difficult holiday for many people. There are women who aren’t mothers, mothers who are estranged from …
