Spirituality & Faith

Even as a rabbi, discussing my spirituality can feel embarrassing.

It is part of our religious duties to remain involved and helpful in real world problems.

As Rabbi Kook illustrated, there is always a way of exerting some sort of control, even when the world feels out-of-control.

Both politics and life give us opportunities to work to improve from where we are or start over and build anew.

There is one exception to the requirement to grant forgiveness during the High Holy Days.

Even when world news is intense, it’s important to remember the higher wisdom that guides us.

Because I grew up in Soviet Russia without religion, Judaism never felt like it belonged to me.

Creating a better world is an ongoing process that we can all take part in.

Without the basic human right for safety, we can not obtain higher levels of spirituality and wisdom.

The rabbi gains perspective of his son’s graduation through the black ink and white spaces of the Torah.