Beginning Anew
Here we go again. Beginning at the beginning. As the new Jewish year begins, Jews around the world will turn …
Category Archives: God
Through the storms, be a mensch
It’s storm season in Florida. It’s always like this in early September, although this year we haven’t had to deal …
Happiness and Joy and Garbage Men
Every Friday morning I listen to Story Corps on NPR. This morning it was a conversation between Angelo and Eddie, …
Audacious Prayer
Prayer can be difficult. Sometimes we know exactly what we want to say. Sometimes there are no words. And sometimes …
Opening to the Mystery
We marked the beginning of this Shabbat on Friday the 13th which is generally considered an unlucky date. But in …
Bitterness and Blessings
This week’s Torah portion includes one of the most beautiful and moving passages in the Torah, and another that is …
Building God’s House
I was in Israel last week, and while walking in Jerusalem with a friend I suddenly lost my bearings and …
Holy Speech
The Bible may be a massive volume with more than 600 commandments, but for me, its message is encapsulated in …
Complex Issues Deserve Thoughtful Solutions
I was at a meeting of the local Ministerial Association this week, and the 50+ clergy were talking about the …
Speaking Out
When it comes to teenagers, adults have a double standard. Our youth can serve in the military at age 17, …
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