Be the Light
“Speech is a path to peace.” Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory, wrote these words years ago. Today, they are …
Tag Archives: God
I am Israel
This morning I watched a short video of two young girls, returning home from captivity by Hamas. There was a …
My Heart Overflows
There are times when I feel as if I’m being bombarded by events completely out of my control. I’m sure …
Children, God, and Grief
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote that the story of the binding of Isaac is meant to teach us that God owns …
Names
Our names matter. It’s a funny thing, because as far as you and I are concerned, our parents made an …
We Are Not Alone
Today was a low day. I didn’t have a particularly good reason to feel gloomy, except that the sadness and …
The Bridge of Understanding
This weeks Torah portion is the story of Noah and the flood, culminating in the beautiful gift of the rainbow, …
Judaism & Contradictions
My tradition loves seeming contradictions. The holiday of Sukkot is a perfect example. We call it a joyous time but …
Singing God’s Song
My dog’s leash has a knot in it. By the time I realized it was there, it had become too …
Judaism in Italy
Over the past two weeks I have visited synagogues in three Italian cities: Florence, Sienna, and Rome. I attended services …
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