“Unmute Yourself”

January 29, 2021

“Unmute yourself.” This was the subject line of an email I received, asking people to speak out about an issue. …

Words of Hope

January 14, 2021

Something unusual happened to me today. I was asked to open a meeting with a prayer. Normally, that’s not unusual. …

November 13, 2020

Hope. It’s a commodity that seems to be in short supply. The election is over but the president refuses to admit …

March 30, 2018

This weekend begins the Passover celebration. For most of us, it’s mainly about food – the foods we eat during …

January 19, 2018

I love my home. I love the art, the plants, the books, even the furniture. Everything in it tells me …

December 14, 2017

We are halfway through the eight nights of Hanukah, lighting one candle, then two, adding another each day to celebrate …

October 6, 2017

I’m tired. As a congregational rabbi, still in the throes of the fall holy day season, it’s logical. But I’m …

December 6, 2010

I read in the New York Times today that Elizabeth Edwards, a fellow breast cancer survivor and ex-wife of former …