No One Is Free Until We Are All Free
The invitation of mussar is to be mindful and respectful of the burdens on others
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Service Is Work and Work Is Worship
The Hebrew word for service,"avodah," is the same word we use for both work and worship. This is not an accident.
Found in Translation
When I think about Hanukkah, the theme that resonates most deeply is that of translation. As a child, I wholeheartedly bought into the idea that Hanukkah was a sort of Jewish Christmas… and not just...
Presents of Presence
Happiness. We all want and seek it and yet this elusive emotion is so difficult to attain—and even more difficult to sustain.
The Greatest Miracle of All
The legends we pass on to our children teach us about the possibility of miracles all around us—each and every day.
Dark Days
At this time of year, I like to be outside while the sun sets. When the days are short, there is something especially lovely about witnessing light fade.
An Evolving Thanksgiving
During the first days of November, I begin to travel into my “Thanksgiving mode.” Before I ever dreamt about becoming a rabbi, this meant trying to transform the day into something more for my...
A Taste of Tradition
Food rituals reflect different facets of Judaism – some tie me closer to God, some to Torah and some to my people.
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Justice on My Plate
It left a sour taste in my mouth to know that my food could be technically kosher but have unjust origins. I wanted another dimension for my brakhah.
