Heartbroken But Not Helpless
Every time there is a mass shooting, the nation mourns and rails against the horror. News reporters solemnly recite names …
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One Tiny Candle
One tiny candle. That is all it takes to push back the darkness, move the shadows into the corners where …
The Blessing
I seldom write prayers. Generally, I leave that to my friend Trisha Arlin, an incredibly talented liturgist. So I surprised …
What’s Wrong With Replacement Theory?
Let’s play Jeopardy. The $200 clue: Everything! The correct answer: What’s wrong with replacement theory? If the phrase “replacement theory” …
Don’t Lose Heart
Lately, the news has left my head is spinning. So many things are competing for our attention, each more dire …
Holiness Means Standing Up For Our Minds and Our Bodies
Kedoshim. The first word of this past week’s Torah portion means holiness. Not individual holiness. It is a plural word, …
Still Here
This week’s Torah portion tells of the biblical High Priest and the ritual he performed on Yom Kippur. It included …
Hate is Not Welcome Here
The following is an op-ed piece that I co-wrote with my colleague. It first appeared in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune on …
Standing With Ukraine
It is a beautiful day here in Sarasota. Sunshine, light breeze, a few fluffy white clouds. My dog is dozing …
After Colleyville
Less than 48 hours after the Texas synagogue hostage situation ended, nearly 30 members of my congregation and I gathered …
