What Don’t You Do for a Living?
I cannot fathom what my life would be without Shabbat and my different shmita experiences. I am finding my calling in these times of rest.
Living into the Unknown: Learning from Noah’s Journey
Like Noah, we may just need reassurance that we will be cared for along the way.
My Father the Wanderer
So I was left with a strange paradox: This hundred percent Jewish thing was something I owed in no small part to a man who very adamantly was not Jewish.
I Hate Rollercoasters
It is hard to stay relaxed while upside down with your eyes closed, hoping you’re going to survive the next ninety seconds or so of your life.
Bereshit: The Creation of Accountability
Accounting for our part in creating harm can feel like a spotlight is shining on our deepest insecurities.
Licking the Letters: Reclaiming Sweetness in Contemporary Jewish Education
Every night, my role as a father and Annika’s as a mother is to give Zusha the courage to sink into sleep, and the bedtime Shema prayer is our tool for this.
No Matter the Prophecies, Keep Planting
Not everything that is built is a net positive, and it takes time for us to recognize the impact of our inventions.
Prayer by Listening
Prayer is heart-work, the act of opening and softening the heart, and you already have everything you need to do that.
Suffering and the Power of Love
Remembering that I am loved by many people in the world and my suffering will subside when I connect with them is the best cure.