The Continuous Journey
Avram was heeding the call that God makes of each and every one of us: be willing to embrace a life of constant spiritual striving.
Weekly Parsha
Abraham’s Calling: From Bereaved Refugee to Man of Destiny
From the ashes of loss, new life takes root, bringing blessings we could never have imagined.
The Infinitely Expanding Heart
How, in a finite space like the ark, could God make space for infinite life?
Torah Isn’t (Just) What We Teach
Though she’s almost twelve, I still get to read to my daughter before bed a few times a week. Yes, … Continue Reading
French Fries and Forgiveness
Sometimes, in order to become something entirely new, you have to do work that happens out of sight, underneath the surface.
The Holy Outcast
Especially at this time in the Jewish calendar, our new selves are trying to get through to us, the selves we want to become this year.
Selichot: Give Up on Spiritual Formulas and Let God Give You a Bath
We must become active participants in our own Teshuvah, working to repair relationships with those we have harmed and committing to live differently in the future.
A Long and Healthy Life Comes Through Laws
More than specific health choices, laws and regulations are what extend our lives.
