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Erev Rosh Hashanah 5777: “The 6 Things I Learned about Life (and Teshuvah) from Losing a Binder Full of 18 Months Worth of Work”

You may know, as I have shared with you in the past, that I recently completed a program of study called the Clergy Leadership Program through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. It was an 18 month program designed to give Jewish clergy—rabbis and cantors—the tools they need to develop spiritually, both individually and as communal…
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L’shanah Tovah!

Wishing you a sweet and meaningful new year of growth and happiness. L’shanah Tovah!
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Torah tl;dr: “Nitzavim”

Trust yourself. Listen to the newest episode of my podcast here: 60 SECONDS TO WISDOM. Short commentaries on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek. You can read the whole Torah portion here.
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Shimon Peres z”l

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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
