Moses & Me: Adoption Is Our Superpower
It is my hope that every adopted child grows to know and honor that they belong to at least two families—the family of their birth and the family of their upbringing.
Belonging
The Paradox of Surrender
Perhaps we’re not as nice as we might think. If it feels good to help others, does that make the act less altruistic?
Sea Shanties and Spiritual Presence
It turns out that a diverse cross-section of the populace has a deeply emotional response to roaring out lyrics about maritime labour.
Finding the Women in Jewish Stories: A Journey of Return
It seems we have nudged Judaism one step further into a modern era that still holds our sacred traditions, but is egalitarian.
Hearing Our Messengers Clearly
Sometimes, our life reveals messengers who have something important to tell us.
Endurance in the Long Haul
To endure is to belong—to one another and to the unfolding of time itself.
Just Another Orthodox Rabbi at Pride
I realized while reading Parshat Korach on the Shabbat before Jew York Pride, that our text provides valuable insight into another way to show up.
The Inner Strength Needed For Interfaith Work
The invisible, integral, balancing stomach-muscle engagement of interfaith work is building a space with trust.