Old Chairs, New Families
I have a fondness for what nowadays is called vintage furniture. The internet quickly learned that about me. Consequently, every …
Category Archives: gratitude
Miracles in the Desert – Then and Now
Bamidbar. “In the desert.” That’s the name of this week’s Torah portion, and it’s also how many of us feel …
The Song of Happiness
I wake up every morning with a song running through my head. I never know what song it’s going to …
Giving Thanks
When do we say “thank you”? Usually when we receive a gift. But the Torah wants to remind us to …
Gratitude Alone Is Not Enough
It’s Thanksgiving week, and in a few days we’ll sit down to our festive meals. Some families will say a …
Who are “the homeless”?
This week I participated in four Thanksgiving observances. While I was honored to speak at two, the one that touched …
Is Thanksgiving a Jewish Holiday?
This is the message that I gave over at the Sarasota Interfaith Thanksgiving Service this week: Every year at this …
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