Remembering and Forgetting The Terrible Thing
We usually remember to remember, or we forget to remember; we don’t usually try to remember to forget something.
Weekly Parsha
From Sibling Rivalry to Sibling Revelry
They were so beholden to one another that their actions, their very beings, were attributed one to the other.
Annoying details or sacred instructions? Yes!
One person’s annoying details are another person’s sacred instructions.
Memory, Mourning and Strength
Memory is not about simply recalling difficult times. It’s about using those memories to influence the present and future.
Learning to Process Horror from Serach Bat Asher
Serach bat Asher is the timeless witness to the Jewish people’s story.
Keeping Vigil in Dark Times
I pray that we work for the safety of the most vulnerable of our society.
The Burden of a Blessing
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?
Approaching One Another
And at the same time, we are alike enough to learn both with and from one another.