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Kol Nidre 5777: “The God Participle”
You can listen to the audio of the sermon here: Since this is the evening of confession. I am going to confess something tonight. It’s a theological confession. While I am rooted in one particular religious tradition, and I am open to interfaith engagement and spiritual exploration, there is one place where I get stuck.…
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How to Use (and Not Abuse) Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is soon upon us. It is a time in which we focus on teshuvah, traditionally translated as “repentance,” but the Hebrew root is more closely related to “turning.” Teshuvah is the act of turning from past ways and harmful habits to create a new and better future for ourselves. It also involves turning…
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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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The National Anthem is Not a Loyalty Pledge. It’s Liturgy.
Time again for my turn on the Rabbis Without Borders blog. This time reflections on Colin Kaepernick, protest, “The Star Spangled Banner” and our upcoming holidays. The National Anthem is Not a Loyalty Pledge. It’s Liturgy.
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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.
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