The Control We Have In Our Generally Out-Of-Control Lives
As Rabbi Kook illustrated, there is always a way of exerting some sort of control, even when the world feels out-of-control.
Death Dance: The Town That Was Whipped Into A Fatal Dance Frenzy
During the dancing Plague of 1518, scores of people danced to their deaths.
In Breaking A Vow To Never Dye My Hair, Did I Go To The “Dark Side”?
Would dying my hair change something more fundamental about me?
How I Proved My Worth As The First Female In An IDF Combat Unit
What I did in order to prove myself as the first female in an all male IDF combat engineering battalion.
How The Tao Of Pooh Made Me Reconsider A Life Of Simplicity
The Tao of Pooh helped me understand how you can lead a successful life without changing the essence of who you are.
As In Politics, Rosh Hashanah Lets Us Chose To Renew Or Start Over
Both politics and life give us opportunities to work to improve from where we are or start over and build anew.
We Help More When We Feel Connected To Tragedy. Why That’s Not Enough.
People gave generously towards hurricane victims because they felt a connection to their plight. But, Judaism teaches us to go beyond that.
The Terrifying Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Response To Military Service
The Israeli ultra-Orthodox seek to rise above the system of checks and balances in order to protect their freedom from military service. This creates a dangerous scenario.
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 I Focus My Sermons On Spirituality Even When World News Is Intense
Even when world news is intense, it’s important to remember the higher wisdom that guides us.