“You Are a Demented Ostrich!”
I love studying Talmud. As long as it’s in English, that is, because I came to the rabbinate in my …
Tag Archives: Talmud
How Can I Help?
“What do you need? How can I help?” We can’t stop ourselves from asking, even when we know the answers: …
Remembering October 7
Since October 7th, I have often seen a simple, three word message, usually written by someone who isn’t Jewish. It says: …
Blessings
There is no commandment in the Torah to thank God for food before we eat. Which is a little strange, …
Speaking My Truth
Tonight I started writing about scapegoats and antisemitism. Scapegoats because this week’s Torah portion tells of the goat that was …
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 …
Be the Light
“Speech is a path to peace.” Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory, wrote these words years ago. Today, they are …
Reproductive Rights Through a Jewish Lens
I delivered this speech to two Jewish groups in my community, and am posting it on my blog in honor …
Descent for the Sake of Ascent
What goes up must come down. But sometimes, what goes down can rise up higher than before. You could call …
It’s Official!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, what we already knew was going to happen has happened… I’ve been officially accepted into the …
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