Wisdom About The Refugee Crisis… From A Talking Biblical Donkey
Even a donkey knows that Instead of cursing refugees to return to the unsafe places from which they fled, we should be blessing them with welcome, safety, and dignity.
Rachel Barenblat
Finding What Lifts My Spirit As I Wait For My Divorce To Be Finalized
The waiting period allows time for spiritual reflections before starting life on my own.
Perfect Bodies Are Glorified Everywhere… Even In The Torah
Trying to accept my body in a world that tells me that only perfect bodies are desirable.
Passover Calls For Us To Leap Towards Freedom, Even If Just Internally
Sometimes just finding the faith to be hopeful is a leap towards freedom.
After My Divorce, My Son’s Prayer Is A Nightly Reminder That I’m Alone
I’m glad my son is so happy with his dad’s new partner… but sometimes the reminder makes me feel lonely.
Why The Stillness After The Wave Of Jewish Holidays Is So Important
During the Jewish holiday season we plan spiritual seeds. The stillness afterwards is when they grow.
When Granting Forgiveness Is Not Mandatory During The High Holidays
There is one exception to the requirement to grant forgiveness during the High Holy Days.
Why The Three Weeks Of Grief In The Jewish Calendar Can Be Healing
The Three Weeks are a reminder that allowing ourselves to fully feel the brokenness in our lives fosters more complete healing.
Life After Divorce Is About Repairing, Not Building Anew
Although divorce changes things about your life, the basic structure remains. The real work lies in repairing what you already have.