Cross and Not Crossing
The translation that “God was cross with me” seems most thoughtful and sensitive to the resonance between Hebrew and English.
Grief & Coping
And Prayers
Prayer does not absolve us from seeing the world as broken and recognizing that human beings are indeed capable of terrible acts.
Grief Moves Us Into A World Of Ghosts
The first year of grief is time spent in a different country, a time of wild disjunctions and unfamiliar rhythms, … Continue Reading
What I’m Really Thinking When I Say Kaddish For My Father
What is the true meaning of the mourner’s Kaddish?
Coping With The Loss Of A Grandparent
The death of a grandparent can be traumatic to children of any age, especially during the pandemic.
The Great Forgiving
This week’s Torah portion always gets me in the gut. It’s the story of Jacob returning to his long-estranged brother … Continue Reading
Grief and Grit: My Father’s Horse Gambling Habit
Reflections on a father’s gambling habit and resiliency during the pandemic.