Look Up
Many people want to talk to me about fear and hopelessness these days. They look at the pictures of wildfires …
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The Still, Small Voice
I guess it was inevitable, since I keep hearing that sooner or later all of us will get Covid. My …
A People Alone
“How lovely are your tents O Jacob, your dwelling places Yisrael.” These were the words of the non-Jewish prophet Balaam …
Curses and Blessings
This week’s Torah portion tells of a king’s desire to curse the Children of Israel as they wandered in the …
Grief
Miriam’s death in the Torah is sudden and unexplained. Only five Hebrew words tell us that she died and was …
Interdependence Day
Eight years ago July 4th fell on Shabbat, and I wrote my first weekly email to the members of the …
Seeking Balance
Whenever I read this week’s Torah portion about the Korach rebellion against Moses in the desert, I am reminded of the …
BBQs, Fireworks, and a Changing Democracy
“The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary …
Judaism supports Abortion Rights
It’s that simple. A woman’s right to have an abortion is supported by Judaism. But the Supreme Court of the …
Eulogy Virtues
I was recently asked for a copy of my resume. This wouldn’t be odd except that I’ve announced that I’m …
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