“Weekly D’Var”
Here We Go Again?
I breathe slowly to calm my mind, I am breathing the air of March 2020. The doors feel like they’re closing once more.
Everything I need to know about dying with dignity I learned from a houseplant
Life lessons from a dying plant
When Success Is Still Challenging
The other night, my wife and I were watching TV when a Christmas ad came up, telling people about “holiday … Continue Reading
Have We Stopped Dreaming?
In times of prolonged pain, be it emotional or physical, our world constricts and perspectives contract. We focus on the … Continue Reading
The Great Forgiving
This week’s Torah portion always gets me in the gut. It’s the story of Jacob returning to his long-estranged brother … Continue Reading
And I Did Not Know…
“I GOT ONE!” With the recent announcement by the CDC that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children ages … Continue Reading
Esau and Zero-Sum Thinking
The first question most of us ask about elections is, “Who won?” Whether it’s for President or Town Clerk, Senator … Continue Reading
Abraham’s Conflicted Love
We live in an era of punditry. Everyone has an interpretation of events, yet few of us stop to understand … Continue Reading
No Bow Without Rain
The Covenant between God and Noah, as a representative of humanity, is often seen as a beacon of hope and … Continue Reading