Moses dies. People grieve. Writers praise. That’s how the Torah ends. “No other prophet arose in Israel, as great as…
Category: Jewish Practices
Believe in Forgiveness: A Yom Kippur Reflection
I believe in you. That if you set your mind and heart to do something, you can do it. I…
Anonymous said the rabbi is...
Anonymous was upset with me. No, not the hacktivist collective. But an anonymous individual. Not someone afraid I would harm them…
Shema: A Breathing Meditation
Shema. Listen. Listen to your body as it breathes. So I did one day. More carefully than usual. First, I…
Wedding: Make it Beautiful, Officiants!
Wedding season! June, July and August. Some say the future is bleak. But couples are still falling in love, marrying and planning…
Spiritual Fasting: Everybody's Doing It
Spiritual fasting. That was our study topic at last night’s interfaith iftar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during…
Afterlife: Wisdom Hidden in Plain Sight
The Afterlife: Hidden Wisdom The afterlife. That’s what I’ve been researching for the past month. “How can you research the…
Havdalah: Your Priestly Responsibility
“Havdalah” means “division.” But the havdalah ritual does not divide Jews — from other traditions or from each other. Before Havdalah…
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?…

