What I’ve Learned Spending Christmas Broke in a Developing Nation
A different perspective on the holidays.
Why I Value All The Little Things My Father Left Behind When He Died
You never know what clues you’ll leave behind for your loved ones.
I Will Not Let Antisemitism Define My Judaism
Although I mourn the deaths at the Kosher Market, I refuse to look away from those who think of me as undeserving of life.
How An Israeli Poet Helped Ease My Longing For Israel
My longing for Israel was keeping me from feeling at home in the US.
Five Personal Development Books That Changed My Life
Book suggestions to help carve the way for a rich and better life.
Rumi Reminds Me That No Religion Has A Monopoly On Beauty Or Truth
Rumi reminds me that Christians don’t have a monopoly on what is good and beautiful and true.
With A Little Chutzpah You Can Change Your World
My chutzpah enabled me to forge a whole different life for myself.
What Tishrei Is Like In Squirrel Hill This Year
I am deriving joy from our Torah and tradition even when it is tinged with sadness.
Representative Cummings: Lying in State, Dancing With The Angels
Remembering Representative Cummings