Can You Learn to Love Navigating Transitions?
When I was the parent of a toddler, I learned that transitions are hard. Toddlers don’t have a clear sense … Continue Reading
Judaism
Shelter Me: Faith in an Imperfect World
At this time of year, what is the importance of the sukkah? The temporary shelter stands with a roof made … Continue Reading
Syrian Refugees and the Need for Hope
During celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew greeting L’Shanah Tovah means “for a good year.” But … Continue Reading
Unlocking Hearts and Minds on Rosh Hashanah
More people will be in synagogues in the coming days that at any other point in the year. And because … Continue Reading
Ambition, Anticipation and Iran: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (July 6-10), we discussed tips for being true to yourself when professional pressure intensifies, … Continue Reading
Judaism in America: It’s (Probably) the End of the World as We Know It
This post originally appeared on Patheos.com: We Jews, however we understand ourselves and our Jewishness, are more integrally linked to … Continue Reading
A Pop-up Rabbi!
A few weeks back I wrote about how exciting and unnerving it is that, according to a new Pew Report … Continue Reading
The Blessing of Being a Child of Holocaust Survivors
On Thursday, Jews across the world commemorate Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). For survivors, it is a time to pause … Continue Reading
Freedom of Religion: What Does It Mean?
What does religious freedom mean to you? Is it fundamentally about presence, or absence? Let me explain what I mean. … Continue Reading
Widen Your View and Pay Hope Forward
When you look at the image above, what do you see? What does it make you think? How does it … Continue Reading