“Weekly D’Var”

Serach bat Asher is the timeless witness to the Jewish people’s story.

I pray that we work for the safety of the most vulnerable of our society.

But instead of asking whether or not any given tchotchke brought me joy, the question at hand was: will this become a burden on our children someday?

And at the same time, we are alike enough to learn both with and from one another.

The future is not set in stone, even if it may feel that way

A lack of a fixed identity can allow one to adapt to each new moment of service. 

“Rabbi, it’s time to move on.” But I couldn’t. I couldn’t bring myself to stand up, to follow the group … Continue Reading

Re-digging wells of trauma and hope.