Abraham & Our Vote
Unlike almost everyone I know, I waited until election day to vote. I chose the time of day carefully, planning …
Category Archives: God
After the Storm: A Prayer
The day after the storm the air is filled with the hum of generators, Whining chainsaws and throbbing sirens, passing …
A Prayer For Before the Storm
Holy One of Blessing, So many are still suffering. Homes, families, whole towns torn to pieces. Shield them from the …
Remembering October 7
Since October 7th, I have often seen a simple, three word message, usually written by someone who isn’t Jewish. It says: …
Prayer
Sometimes prayer comes easily. We don’t need a book, a service, a rabbi or a minister. The words pour out …
Indifference
A man once asked two famous rabbis to teach him the entire Torah while standing on one foot. The first …
We Are Stardust: Part Two
“Justice, justice you shall pursue.” It is the most famous phrase from this week’s Torah portion. It’s one of the …
Change in the Air
There have been times when my life felt as steady and reliable as the sidewalk that rolls past my front …
On True Leadership
The problem with being a leader is that power is addictive. At one point or another, leaders inadvertently fall for …
I Can See Clearly Now
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way. Gone are the …
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