The Thursday That Became Shabbat
It is Thursday. And yet, for me, it is Shabbat. I am in northern Italy, in a region that was …
Category Archives: Shabbat
Massi di Cemmo: Where Humans & God Met
Today I stood in a valley between Italian mountains and saw where the hand of God touched human hands. But …
From Sorrow to Renewal
For those who follow the rhythm of Jewish time, a slow but steady build-up is underway. In the physical universe—where …
Shabbat Candles
It has been a very long time since I lit Shabbat candles at home. Until recently I led Friday night …
Never Alone
There is an old Hasidic story about a trio of friends who decided to see if Shabbat had to be …
Loneliness
Living your life with intention is not a simple thing. Too often we stumble through our days, reacting to the …
My Heart Overflows
There are times when I feel as if I’m being bombarded by events completely out of my control. I’m sure …
We Rise — Above, Beyond
Today is Tisha B’Av, the saddest day of the Jewish year. Even sadder than Yom HaShoah, which commemorates the murders …
What is God’s Law?
Today is Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, so called because it is exactly seven weeks after Passover. But more importantly, …
Standing With Ukraine
It is a beautiful day here in Sarasota. Sunshine, light breeze, a few fluffy white clouds. My dog is dozing …
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