Donkey Poop and Politicians
This morning I received an email asking where it says in the Torah to pay workers promptly for their labor. …
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Today I Saw Angels
This week’s Torah portion is called Va’era, “and I appeared.” In it, God uses several names to describe God’s-Self to …
“Give me your tired, your poor…”
As our weekly Torah readings take us into the book of Exodus and the suffering of the Children of Israel, …
What’s in a Name?
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” In William …
Christmas and Me
In these few days before Christmas, a simple phrase from this week’s Torah portion becomes especially relevant to me. It …
Recognizing The Ones We Love
Here in Florida, we’re a bit behind the rest of the nation, but the weather is finally changing, and so …
Spreading Light in a Sometimes Dark World
I am looking forward to the beginning of Hanukkah this Sunday night, because the days are getting shorter and I …
Gratitude Alone Is Not Enough
It’s Thanksgiving week, and in a few days we’ll sit down to our festive meals. Some families will say a …
Where is God?
“And Jacob came upon a certain place and remained there all night… and he took one of the stones of …
Gratitude
Modah ani lifanecha, ruach chai v’kayam I give thanks before You God, breath of all life. This is the prayer …
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