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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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Carpooling With Rabbi–Episode 22: “Thirteen”
On the eve of the 30th anniversary of his bar mitzvah, Rabbi reflects on his “rabbarmitzvah,” hist 13th year as a rabbi. And it’s laundry day! Sharing insights, inspiration and a ride to work.
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Torah tl;dr: “Vayera”
Ask the questions. Listen to the next episode of my podcast here: You can read the entire portion here.
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Yes, Go Forth. But Don’t Forget to Smash the Idols.
This post was originally posted on the Rabbis Without Borders blog, as my monthly contribution you can read it in its original posting here. Last week’s election prompted strong reaction and reflection from the Jewish community. With a majority of Jews supporting the Democratic candidate, and the troubling echos of anti-Semitism and xenophobia which permeated…
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Torah tl;dr: “Lech Lecha”
Making your choices. Listen to the latest episode of my podcast here: 60 SECONDS TO WISDOM. Short lessons on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek. You can read the entire text of the Torah portion here.
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