Spirituality & Faith / 27 Sep 2020
Blessings For The New Year
Blessings don’t happen. You must fashion them.
Spirituality & Faith / 24 Sep 2020
The Kol Nidre Prayer Reminds Us That Change Is Always Possible
As seriously as vows are taken in Jewish Law, there is room to cancel them when such redirection is appropriate.
Spirituality & Faith / 21 Sep 2020
The Important Truths Behind A Popular Jewish Story
The wisdom contained in a popular Jewish story being circulated on the internet.
Spirituality & Faith / 14 Sep 2020
Have Shofar, Will Travel
This year, shofar blowing may look a little different, but it’s still just as significant.
Historic Profiles, News & Politics / 11 Sep 2020
Reflections On The Nineteenth Anniversary Of September 11th
The horror of September 11 can not be reduced to a statistic or an emotion.
Spirituality & Faith |
November 15, 2018
The Deep Mysticism Of The Celts And How It Influenced Christianity
A reflection on the spiritual traditions of the Celtic people....
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Building New Identities |
November 14, 2018
Why I’m Considering Taking An Adult Gap Year… And You Should Too!
Exploring the benefits of taking a sabbatical....
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Mundane Into Sacred |
November 13, 2018
Gardening In Israel Helps Me Dream Of A World Without Borders
Do not growl at the border someone else drew in the sand. Place your hands in the dirt and plant something new....
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Stan Lee created superheroes who grappled with what it means to be imperfect people with extraordinary powers....
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News & Politics |
November 12, 2018
A Time For Unity: A Rabbi’s Reflections Upon Returning From Pittsburgh
Instead of asking why it happened, now is the time to ask how we can move forward....
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The shooting in Pittsburgh reminded me that Jews are still vulnerable minorities....
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News & Politics |
November 08, 2018
What It Was Like To Bear Witness At Squirrel Hill After The Shooting
What it was like to be on the scene after the shooting in Pittsburgh....
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Listen To The Names Of The Victims First
A video where Brad Hirschfield lists the victims names in the recent Orlando shooting. Because first we need to internalize a tragedy before we jump to speak.
