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I am a Rabbi, serving the Jewish community of Olympia, Washington and the surrounding area.
Shabbat Sheleg Shalom
Those in the Northwest are well aware that a major snowstorm hit the region this past week, dumping about a foot and a half of snow in Olympia alone. Even if you do not live in the region you know that we got a major storm as it made the national news: Seattle got as …
Torah tl;dr: “Terumah”
Be fixed, yet flexible. 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.
Remembering Adina z”l
When the phone rings at an odd hour, it is not generally going to be good news. As it was when I got a late night text earlier this week from Meg Martin, the co-executive director of Interfaith Works and coordinator of the shelter and homeless services (and, in my opinion, local hero.) Adina Rosenthal …
Torah tl;dr: “Mishpatim”
Take it slow. 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.
Torah tl;dr: “Yitro”
Let things pass. Listen to the newest episode of my podcast here: 60 SECONDS TO WISDOM. Short teachings on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek.
“Let’s Go, My People!”–Remarks at the 2019 Women+s March Olympia
I was honored to be invited to deliver remarks as part of the opening program at the Women's March in Olympia on January 19. Here is what I shared: Shabbat shalom! "A Sabbath of peace" is what we say today, but today is going to be a Sabbath of causing ruckus. Thank you, it is …
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Torah tl;dr: “Beshallach”
Don't take the shortcut. 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.
The Difficult Work of the Erev Rav
The Israelites finally make their way out of Egypt in this week’s Torah portion of Beshallach. Having been freed by Pharaoh, the people make their way to the shore of the Red Sea. After Pharaoh dispatches his army after the freed slaves, the Israelites cry out to be saved from a seemingly impossible situation. Moses …
