Laugh the Summer Away
A man is out in the woods when he comes across a bear. Frightened for his life, he runs…
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Give Me That Ol’time Traditional Melody
On occasion, congregants have asked me to sing more “traditional music.” My usual answer is to ask what specific…
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Keeping Shabbat
Shalom L’Kulam – Hey Everybody, So often, when speaking with congregants about their service attendance (or lack thereof),…
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What is Freedom?
A couple of years ago, as we were coming out of Covid hibernation, I was reflecting on freedom. But…
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We Have Much to be Thankful
I love Thanksgiving. Take away all the pilgrims and indigenous people story and it is the only truly collective,…
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To Tweet or Not to Tweet Judaism
I recently read an article written by Rabbi Donniel Hartman, in which he made a comment about Twitter. As…
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The Spirit of Passover in Challenging Times
In the midst of troubling times, as we reflect on the spirit of Passover, we are reminded that this…
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Purim’s Resilience: Connecting Ancient Triumphs to Modern Struggles
Purim, the festival occasion embedded in our Jewish tradition, draws inspiration from the historical narrative that resonates with courage,…
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The Beauty of Shabbat Shira: A Celebration of Freedom, Song, and Spiritual Triumph
Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song that falls on the Shabbat of February 7/8 this year, holds a special…
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Teshuvah and Meditation: Personal Discovery and Growth during Yamim Noraim
As you know, teshuvah, or repentance, is a fundamental concept in our faith, especially emphasized during the High Holy…
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Reflections on Shavuot – From Counting to Becoming: Preparing for Sinai
Each spring, as the days warm and blossoms emerge, we begin a sacred count. Not of weather forecasts or…
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Be a Beacon of Love and Light this Hannukah
Hannukah, the Festival of Lights, holds profound significance beyond its historical context, serving as a metaphor for spreading light…
