A Day of Mourning: Tisha B’Av
On this day of communal mourning in the Jewish world, may we be guided by the words of Rabbi Jonathan …
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The Power of Tears
I used to cry easily. Like my dad, a good sappy TV commercial could do me in. I would cry …
Change in the Air
There have been times when my life felt as steady and reliable as the sidewalk that rolls past my front …
On True Leadership
The problem with being a leader is that power is addictive. At one point or another, leaders inadvertently fall for …
I Can See Clearly Now
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way. Gone are the …
Look Up
This week’s Torah portion has so much to offer that I barely know where to begin. This is one of …
Peacefulness
Today is the 10th anniversary of my successful attempt to write every week. It started on July 4th 2014 with …
A Tattered Nation
This week’s Torah portion ends with a brief passage commanding us to put fringes on the corner of our clothes. …
A Zionist in America
Inside my car are two small Israeli flags, “flying” from poles made of drink straws that are stuck in a …
Peace
We use the word peace all the time, as if we know what it means. I’m not so sure. In …
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