To appreciate creation, we should appreciate creatures. (NOTE: Podcast version of the words below is available at the bottom of…
Month: April 2018
Havdalah: Your Priestly Responsibility

“Havdalah” means “division.” But the havdalah ritual does not divide Jews — from other traditions or from each other. Before Havdalah…
Isaiah: A Peaceable Kingdom is Within Reach

The prophet Isaiah speaks of a peaceable kingdom. But can life be peaceful? A Mother Grieves The day of my birth…
Passover: A Workaholic's Holiday

Holiday cooking for 50 guests. That’s how my Passover began. Of course. How else does a workaholic celebrate her holiday?…