“Weekly D’Var”

Only when we forgive the trespasses — real or imagined — against us can we fully recover control of our story.

The world is filled with not-knowing, and navigating it is a crucial skill.

With everything that can go wrong, seeing and tasting a plant bear fruit feels like a tiny miracle.

Engaging with those who disagree with us is a major way we learn and grow.

Equal application of the law does not result in uniformity of judgment because every case is different.

We are all looking for some experience of whatever we mean by sacred.

It’s not so much what we say, but who we’re talking to, how we say it, and the goal of this communication.

“They came to Marah but they could not drink the water from Marah because it was bitter — marim — which is why they called (the place) Marah.”