Right before our Advancing in Hebrew class this past Tuesday night did I see the news that Shimon Peres, a giant in the history of Israel, passed away. Peres was Israel’s senior statesman who emigrated from Poland with his family during the British Mandate, helped build the state alongside David Ben-Gurion, served in many senior positions including Prime Minister and President and became, after contributing to the build up of Israel’s military, a leader in the quest for peace byRead more
Carpooling with Rabbi–Episode 15: “Golden Calf”
How do you say “FOMO” in Yiddish? In this episode, Kirsten and I talk about her favorite Torah portion, the story of the Golden Calf. Idolatry, social media, and more… Read more
Torah tl;dr: “Ki Tavo”
It’s the small stuff. Listen to the latest episode of my podcast here: 60 SECONDS TO WISDOM. Short teachings on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek. You can read the unabridged version here.Read more
The National Anthem is Not a Loyalty Pledge. It’s Liturgy.
Time again for my turn on the Rabbis Without Borders blog. This time reflections on Colin Kaepernick, protest, “The Star Spangled Banner” and our upcoming holidays. The National Anthem is Not a Loyalty Pledge. It’s Liturgy.Read more
Carpooling With Rabbi–Episode 14: “Letting Go”
Sometimes, it’s about more than the clothes. A planned trip to donate the Temple’s unclaimed lost and found–and my “new” shirt–prompts a conversation on holding on and letting go. Carpooling with Rabbi: Sharing Insights, Inspiration and a Ride to Work.Read more
Torah tl;dr: “Ki Teitzei”
Forgetting is good. Listen to the newest episode of my podcast here: You can read the whole portion here. 60 Seconds to Wisdom. Short Teachings on the Weekly Torah Portion. Suitable for All Who Seek.Read more
Carpooling With Rabbi–Episode 13: “Yom Kippur”
We are back! After a short hiatus, Rabbi and Kirsten are back carpooling–sharing insights, inspiration and a ride to work. Over the summer, Rabbi picks up Kirsten at the supermarket after she buys something for lunch, which prompts a conversation about the best and worst holiday, Yom Kippur.Read more
Torah tl;dr: “Shoftim”
Be a Tree. The latest episode of my podcast, Torah tl;dr. Listen here: You can read the whole portion here. Torah tl;dr: 60 Seconds to Wisdom. Short Teachings on the Weekly Torah Portion. Suitable for All Who Seek.Read more
Torah tl;dr: “Re’eh”
Come together. Listen to the new episode of my podcast here: You can read the whole Torah portion here. 60 seconds to wisdom. Short teachings on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek.Read more
