How Do We Talk about Hagar in Multifaith Settings?
Although it is a challenging story, I think we lose an important opportunity by glossing over Hagar in the Jewish tradition.
Reb Ezra Weinberg
If Time Could Talk
The human capacity to notice, reflect, and give language to the continuous cycle of creation and disintegration is unique among Earth creatures.
My Banjolele and My Annual Pilgrimage
These ancient pilgrimage festivals, which coincided with Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot, were anything but quiet religious observances.
Two Stories of Estrangement
What would ritual look like for people who, for whatever reason, become estranged from a family member?
Finishing Passover With Lessons Learned
When we can delay the need for convenience and pleasure on demand, we actually tap into ancestral muscle memory for living rich and meaningful lives with a greater capacity for wisdom.
The Limits of Praying for Health
Interestingly, you almost never see someone reciting the prayer for healing on their own behalf.
Revealing the Hidden Divorce at the Center of Purim
Jewish texts and our ancient stories work their magic when we can see parts of our own stories embedded within them.
Crossroads for a Promise Unfulfilled
How should I atone for not keeping my promise to my deceased friend?
Marriage and Divorce 50 Years in the Future
Marriage isn’t always forever and that is not just okay, it’s more than okay.