Rabbis Without Borders
Things Are Not Always As They Seem
Each of us is the main character in the story of our lives. We share ourselves with others by telling ...
Valuing Words and Memories
It’s nine days into the new year, and so far I’ve kept my resolution! I’m not generally much of a ...
Being Imperfect is Spiritual
I was moved recently in speaking with one of my new students in the Religious School hallway looking sad. I ...
Embracing Challenges
I have a weak knee, which may someday need to be replaced. I know the single most important thing I ...
The Other Wailing Wall, The Palestinian One
Spent tear gas canisters. Lots of them. Right at the foot of the wall. I guess that makes it the ...
Rabbi, What’s Jesus’ Nickname?
Dear Rabbi,I have a question that has bothered me/intrigued me for years. What was Jesus’ true name? What was the ...
The Dividing Wall of Netanyahu’s Legacy
In the 1970s and 1980s, if someone referenced “The Wall” they were likely referring to the Berlin Wall (or the ...
Why I Love (Even Secular) New Year’s Celebrations
It is easy to be dismissive of any grand significance to New Year’s. Sure, it is fun–an excuse to gather ...
What’s Your Question?
What question will guide your New Year’s resolutions this year? What will be the focus of your self-improvement plan?Maybe it’s ...
Angels We Have Heard on High
“Merry Christmas,” says this pulpit rabbi and co-chair of the Jewish Renewal movement. Regardless of our theologies and beliefs, the message ...
Why Are The Bathroom Breaks of Presidential Candidates Newsworthy?
I’ll be honest. I am both fascinated and horrified by many of the daily updates in these still early stages ...
A Generation of Profits
Dear Max Chan Zuckerberg, Welcome to this world! Now that you are old enough to read this letter, your father ...