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 …
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Abraham & Our Vote
Unlike almost everyone I know, I waited until election day to vote. I chose the time of day carefully, planning …
Loneliness
Living your life with intention is not a simple thing. Too often we stumble through our days, reacting to the …
Rain, Trauma, and A Teaspoon
This is the time of year when Jews worldwide begin to pray for rain. Not for wherever it is that …
After the Storm: A Prayer
The day after the storm the air is filled with the hum of generators, Whining chainsaws and throbbing sirens, passing …
A Prayer For Before the Storm
Holy One of Blessing, So many are still suffering. Homes, families, whole towns torn to pieces. Shield them from the …
Prayer
Sometimes prayer comes easily. We don’t need a book, a service, a rabbi or a minister. The words pour out …
We Are Stardust: Part Two
“Justice, justice you shall pursue.” It is the most famous phrase from this week’s Torah portion. It’s one of the …
A Day of Mourning: Tisha B’Av
On this day of communal mourning in the Jewish world, may we be guided by the words of Rabbi Jonathan …
The Power of Tears
I used to cry easily. Like my dad, a good sappy TV commercial could do me in. I would cry …
