When We Open the Door
It is 3:00 a.m. The 12-pound Havanese wakes up. The 76-pound Malamute wakes up. I wake up. I open the …
Tag Archives: community
The Trouble With Noah
An ad for Snopes made me laugh today. It reads: “BREAKING NEWS: Disinformation is Spreading Faster Than Ever!” The people …
What My Dad Taught Me About Socialists (and Politics)
The November elections cannot come fast enough. I haven’t heard the word liar so many times since the TV ads …
We Rise: Transcending Antisemitism
Antisemitism can’t be defeated or eradicated. But we can — and should — change the narrative. Rise above. Transcend hatred. …
Leadership: Part Two
I was, and still am, a fan of President Obama. The day after his first election, I stopped for gas …
Catch Me Before I Fall
There are a lot of laws in the Torah—613, to be exact. Many are completely irrelevant to you and me. …
Together is Better than Alone
It has been a quiet morning. Soon, I will begin going to an office every weekday, but not today. Today …
Shared Hesitations: the High Priest and Me
In this week’s Torah portion we see Aaron, newly anointed as High Priest, hesitate before stepping into his role. Despite …
Exodus: A Narrative of Personal and Communal Liberation
This week, Jews around the world completed the reading of the Book of Exodus—a book that offers a complete, stirring …
Building a Home for God
More than any other, this week’s Torah portion emphasizes the role of women in building community. Almost at the end …
