Choosing Peace After 9-11
Will we allow religion to lead us to violence, or will we allow it to lead us towards kindness and community?
Compassion and Empathy
Hand Him the Towel Again
Kristen was heartbroken over the loss of something she could never replace, and she was also his mother, and her love for him was so much bigger than her grief over a thing.
How Do We Talk about Hagar in Multifaith Settings?
Although it is a challenging story, I think we lose an important opportunity by glossing over Hagar in the Jewish tradition.
9/11/26 and Rosh Hashanah: Days To Remember
Clal Reflects on Rosh Hashanah, the High Holidays, and the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Returning to Myself
Still, I permitted my rational self to overrule my fear of failure as I recalled the wise advice of Eleanor Roosevelt: “We must do the things we think we cannot do.”
Spiritual Security Planning for the High Holy Days
If we want people to be able to settle into a position of openness to the messages of the Days of Awe, we need to first help them feel safe—physically as well as spiritually.
The Kippah on My Head Is Not a Target on My Back
The kippah was never a challenge thrown at the world. It was a door held open.
The Long Way Back to Covenant
But I had gone to the one place that was supposed to have to let me in, and it sent me back to the house I’d run out of.
On Becoming a Previvor: My Journey to Prevent a Cancer Diagnosis
With my family’s support, I made the decision to go through elective surgeries that could lower my risk of breast and ovarian cancers to single digits.