Telling the Story of September 11
Where were you the morning of September 11, 2001? What was the cycle of thoughts and feelings that churned through … Continue Reading
How Being Generous and Being Prosperous Go Together
From ancient promises in the Bible to contemporary prognostications about success in business, the claim is often made that we … Continue Reading
Devoting a ‘Day After Mother’s Day’ to Mom’s Memory
I have spoken with three friends in the last 36 hours, all of whom lost their moms in the past … Continue Reading
Inside the Lives of Single Mom Rabbis
I just watched a documentary – called All of the Above: Single, Clergy, Mother – that touched my heart, mind, … Continue Reading
Video: The Supreme Court and Public Prayer
From Odyssey Network’s Faith on the Record video series: This week the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the … Continue Reading
Heaven Help Us: The Public Prayer Debate
Here we go again. On Monday, a narrowly divided Supreme Court upheld that decidedly Christian prayers are allowed at the … Continue Reading
Are You Living Your Life, Or Just Documenting It?
Have you ever sat behind someone at a concert who seemed to be watching the concert through his smart phone … Continue Reading
Why Look Down on Tech Devices?
When we open our computers, it’s our doors we shut,” is the central message in “Look Up,” a viral video … Continue Reading