Tired of Devastation…But Still Hopeful
I’m tired. As a congregational rabbi, still in the throes of the fall holy day season, it’s logical. But I’m …
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It’s a Wonderful World – If We Work at It
The sermon I gave on Kol Nidre evening, about this wonderful world…that isn’t always wonderful, and we have a task …
Our Prayers Rise to Heaven — Kol Nidre
At sunset tomorrow evening, September 29th, we will welcome both Shabbat and Yom Kippur, which will begin with the Kol …
Rosh Hashanah – Names of this Holy Day
Sermon on Erev Rosh Hashanah 5778 There is a book that many of my rabbinic colleagues read every year as …
Hurricane Prayer
A friend wondered on my Facebook page whether there was a specific blessing to be said after a hurricane has …
The Spirituality of Stops & Starts
We hear it all the time — it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey itself. Often, this truism …
You Get What You Need
“You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what you want, But if you try sometimes, You …
Learning to Lead
This week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotcha, has much to teach us about what it takes to be a successful leader …
On Dying (and Living) and Mourning
Let’s start with something uplifting from a friend’s Facebook page: If you are sad today, lift your heart with the …
Power of Positive Perception
I recently wrote about post traumatic growth, the unexpected but positive outcome that can result from traumatic experiences. Soon afterwards, …
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