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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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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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