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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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Carpooling with Rabbi–Episode 20: “Connection”

With Election Day dominating my thoughts I forgot to post this week’s episode. And maybe the results remind us of the importance of connecting with those who we are in relationship with. After a discussion of “good” versus “bad” days, Rabbi and Kirsten discover that they are becoming more alike each day.
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The Day After the Election

At this point, we know the news. It doesn’t bear repeating. Our nation has made a choice, and the direction of our next four years is set. This election was always beyond politics, beyond differences in policy among two different visions of what America is and could be. This election was a test of our…
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Torah tl;dr: “Noah”

Be Righteous Now. New episode is up. 60 seconds to wisdom. Short teachings on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek. Read the full portion here.
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Why I Support Opportunity for Olympia (and a bonus Endorsement for Gun Responsibility)

The long election season is finally coming to a close. And while many of us are decided on the choices we have at the top of the ticket, and even the lower ticket races, we here in Washington still have the added civic duty to wade through the various initiatives and referendums to make an…
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Torah tl;dr: “Bereshit”

Chaos is good. 60 SECONDS TO WISDOM. Short teachings on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek. Read the whole portion here.
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Carpooling with Rabbi: “Futuretripping”

When Kirsten and Rabbi discuss worrying of the future, Rabbi reveals a secret of her past.
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Carpooling with Rabbi: “Impostor”

Do you have Impostor’s Syndrome? In our new episode, Kirsten and I talk about accepting complements and how the idea of “humility” is usually misunderstood.
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Yom Kippur Day 5777: “Addressing Homelessness in Olympia: The Need for Values in our Civic Life”

Last November, not long after the high Holidays, I took a risk when I, without prior consultation with the Board, committed our congregation to join with two other downtown faith communities to host a warming center for the homeless during the cold and wet winter months. I don’t normally eschew process, I’m very process oriented.…