Who Cares About Jethro’s Faith?
Exodus 18 begins with a verse that for years has stopped me in my tracks: “Jethro, priest of Midian, Moses’ … Continue Reading
Redemption Does Not Mean An End To All Questions
A lot of us have been led to believe that to be redeemed means the conclusion of all challenges. There … Continue Reading
Take the Long Way: Parashat Beshalach
In my family, we have the concept of the “Stanton shortcut.” It pertains to an unnecessarily long path that my … Continue Reading
In Search of Space: From Garage to Brownstone
In the Spring of 2017, a group of neighbors gathered with the question: ‘What are we going to do this … Continue Reading
Benjamin Franklin’s Contribution To Jewish Practice
The American founding father, who was born on January 17, 1706, has had a lasting impact on Judaism.
Being a Chief Listener
In my first job out of rabbinical school, I served as an assistant rabbi of a congregation of over 1000 … Continue Reading