Rising Above
The world of psychology has been heavily dominated by Jewish influences. One philosophy that has always appealed to me is …
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Descent for the Sake of Ascent
What goes up must come down. But sometimes, what goes down can rise up higher than before. You could call …
Shabbat Shuvah: Turning Mourning into Action & Repair
This weekend is Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return. Always between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is a day …
Prayers & Remembrances are Not Enough
Every year, Americans gather on this date to pray and show their gratitude to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We …
Darkness in Times of Light
For a brief time on this last night of Hanukkah, millions of small candles were lit. The world was a …
Who Comforts the Rabbi?
I was asked today, Who comforts the rabbi when a congregant dies? It’s a good question. Most of a rabbi’s …
Chai plus one — My extra 19 years
On this date 19 years ago, I received a cancer diagnosis with a bleak prognosis. You have too much breast …
A Pink Ribbon? No Thanks
Today is October 15th, which means there are only 16 more days to endure of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I …
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