Shabbat Candles
It has been a very long time since I lit Shabbat candles at home. Until recently I led Friday night …
Tag Archives: Judaism
Remembering Them on the 8th Night — Again
A year ago, it seemed inconceivable that some 100 captives would still be held by Hamas today, nearly 15 months …
Shining My Light
I’ve had a hard time deciding what to write about this week. I seem to be caught between light and …
Can People Really Change?
There’s a song in the musical Wicked with the repeated line, “because I knew you, I’ve been changed for the …
Angels
I am often surprised when Jews say to me, “Jews don’t believe in angels.” What then are we to make …
Gun Violence & Teaspoons
I am proud to be a part of the Brady Campaign for preventing gun violence. The following is a speech …
Finding God
This week we read of Jacob using a rock for a pillow and in his dream seeing angels going up …
Never Alone
There is an old Hasidic story about a trio of friends who decided to see if Shabbat had to be …
The Lull Between
After the hectic action of last week’s Torah portion, this week we get quietness. Last week Sarah laughed and was …
God’s Tests
This week’s Torah portion has what we like to call Abraham’s test. It is the Akeda, the binding of Isaac. …
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