Jewish tradition offers simple, practical protocols for clearing ourselves at the beginning of the New Year. The philosopher Rambam offers…
Month: September 2011
Letting Go: Hatarat Nedarim
Hatarat Nedarim, absolution of vows, is a recommended preparation for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the day of “turning over…
Wisdom Tradition
Our world is filled with information about appearances: which car to drive, which lipstick to wear, what to say in…
Milk and Honey
When you come to a place of spiritual fulfillment, an inner place that finally feels like “home,” notice what ripens…
Love on Shabbat
A stranger at the door, summarizing his problems as best he can, asking for help. A familiar face, speaking of…
Bnei Mitzvah in the Garden
At the beginning of our first class meeting we were all a bit nervous…could we have a good class with…
Since Before Creation
You were before creation You have been since creation You are in this world And You will be in the…
Noah's Ark
Recently a new small animal came under my care. He is a very friendly, curious little newt, with a bright…
God's True Name
Sometimes people ask me, why, in Judaism, is there a reluctance to pronounce God’s true name out loud? Historical answers…