Audacious Prayer
Prayer can be difficult. Sometimes we know exactly what we want to say. Sometimes there are no words. And sometimes …
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“You must not remain indifferent”
A small group was discussing the many commandments in this week’s Torah portion, and a phrase seemed to jump off …
“Democracy Dies in Darkness”
I usually don’t give sermons about politics. I have been known to call out behaviors that I find objectionable, but …
Seek Justice
God doesn’t mince words when it comes to doing the right thing… although the Torah does sometimes use repetition to …
Don’t forget to say Thank You
“Dear God, thanks for the grub.“ I laughed when I read this title of a commentary on this week‘s Torah …
Shabbat in Budapest
I arrived in Budapest yesterday morning and spent the day wandering through the city. My hotel happens to be in …
Unprovoked Love
Tomorrow night is the 9th day of the month of Av, the date on which both Temples in Jerusalem were …
“These are the words…”
The book of Deuteronomy begins with the phrase ayleh d’varim, “these are the words that Moses spoke to all of …
Opening to the Mystery
We marked the beginning of this Shabbat on Friday the 13th which is generally considered an unlucky date. But in …
Broken Promises
We make promises all the time. We promise to meet someone for lunch. To pick up milk on the way …
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