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Torah tl;dr: “Vayishlach”
Relationships sometimes end. Listen to my new podcast episode here: 60 SECONDS TO WISDOM. Short Teachings on the Weekly Torah Portion. Suitable for All Who Seek.
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Moving Forward in Our Multi-Party World
There is a long list of things under the header “Things I Wish I Learned in Rabbinical School” Some things just naturally come with practical experience, things that could never be learned in a classroom. Others are educational opportunities that, if I had my druthers, I would add to a seminary curriculum. One is nonprofit…
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Hopes and Fears (and What’s Next)
The day after the election, I opened up the sanctuary at my synagogue for a time of reflection. As a Jewish community, the election of Donald Trump means so many things, that we needed to come together in sacred space and be with one another. As part of that, I handed out cards of two…
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Torah tl;dr: “Toldot”
See it all. Hear the latest episode of my podcast here: You can read the entire text of the portion here.
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On Mascots, Ice Skating and Standing with Standing Rock
We gathered for Thanksgiving last week with friends up in Seattle. I look forward to Thanksgiving, it is one holiday which I do not need to work for one, and can spend with my wife and kids. Since our extended families are distant, we have more often than not spent it with friends, and I…
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Carpooling with Rabbi: “Not OK” and “Prophesy”
Here are two episodes. Our latest, and one I mistakenly forgot to post, but it is one of our favorites. Episode 21: “Not OK” It’s OK to not be OK Episode 23: “Prophesy” Can dreams tell the future? Or do we make them real? Kirsten and Rabbi talk about prophetic dreams. And whether or…
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Torah tl;dr: “Chayei Sarah”
See it. Say it. Do it. 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 whole portion here.
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A Prayer: For Today and Everyday
Manifest gratitude Mourn losses Hold hands Raise fists See beyond Be angry Open hearts Stay resilient Wake up Start now
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Why We Created the Olympia Charter for Compassion
A few months ago, spurred on by a spate of hate crimes in our small town of Olympia, I along with a group of local clergy met to think about what we can do. While we all understand the pastoral and teaching role we play in our communities, serving our own traditions, we also take…
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