New Beginnings
The hostages came home, and we slowly entered a week of overflowing emotion — laughter that burst out uninvited, tears …
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Shabbat Candles
It has been a very long time since I lit Shabbat candles at home. Until recently I led Friday night …
We Are Stardust: In Memoriam
In the Torah portion we read this weekend, Moses wanted to give a simplified, overarching perspective on the many commandments …
Change in the Air
There have been times when my life felt as steady and reliable as the sidewalk that rolls past my front …
The Time is Now
I keep reading that time is a construct. Meaning, we humans made it up. Here’s how author Blake Crouch put …
Antisemitism on Campus
In times of distress for the Jewish community, there is one constant I can rely on: the unwavering support of …
Eclipsing One Another
I was walking my dog the other evening and looked up to see a beautiful crescent moon. That’s not surprising …
Talmud Side Quests
I have a new T-shirt that almost perfectly describes me. The text reads, “I’m not procrastinating. I’m on a side …
What Can You Do? Call! Write!
I was on the phone last night with another Rabbi, and she suddenly asked me, “have you heard from any …
Terror Rains Down on Israel
This weekend Jews around the world began to pray for rain. Not because we want it to rain where we …
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