Confronting Crises of Confidence
Only when we forgive the trespasses — real or imagined — against us can we fully recover control of our story.
“Weekly D’Var”
The Value of Uncertainty
The world is filled with not-knowing, and navigating it is a crucial skill.
Experiencing God’s Revelation through Gardening
With everything that can go wrong, seeing and tasting a plant bear fruit feels like a tiny miracle.
Disagreeing Well Is a Matter of Life or Death
Engaging with those who disagree with us is a major way we learn and grow.
What does it mean that there is one law for everyone?
Equal application of the law does not result in uniformity of judgment because every case is different.
Rebuking in Public Isn’t Great; It’s Worse Online
It’s not so much what we say, but who we’re talking to, how we say it, and the goal of this communication.
Building the America I Believe In, With Chesed
It’s not every morning that my eyes well up with tears reading The New York Times. Yesterday morning, though, I … Continue Reading
We Decide When Bitterness and Outrage Reign Supreme
“They came to Marah but they could not drink the water from Marah because it was bitter — marim — which is why they called (the place) Marah.”
How Dayeinu Can Help Us Deal with “Enough Already!”
As we look at this world right now, the framing of Dayeinu can be enormously helpful. It requires us to take things one step at a time.