Beyond Unplugging
The inherent problem with classical Judaism’s view of Shabbat is that it’s a series of don’ts. Don’t do this, don’t …
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The Ability to Forget
In the hubbub of excitement around the computer called Watson that competed on Jeopardy, I heard a comment on the …
I Admit It – I Wrote a Prayer
I realize that I’m skating on thin ice here – I’m going to get a lot of heat from the …
Believing in God
Had an interesting conversation with my friend Geoff Huntting today, aka Rabbi Huntting. We were commenting on the conundrum of not …
Prayer + Humor
I’m not really sure if laughter is indeed the best medicine; I happen to be quite fond of Motrin. And …
The Power of Ritual
My friend Chick Silberman wrote: “So why do you need to talk about God – unless congregants ask you? I …
Krayna’s Blessing
As you might imagine, I am up to my eyeballs in Yom Kippur prep, so by the end of a long …
More Unresolved Issues
Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time preparing to lead High Holiday services. My role is primarily to lead congregational …
Two Brothers In Jerusalem
A long time ago in Jerusalem there lived two brothers who were both farmers. They tended their crop on opposite …
A Life Forgotten
Two women named Dorothy, born 6 months apart, died the same day at age 95. Their obituaries side by side …
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