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Seeds of Hope: How Our Actions Today Shape the Future We Won't See

From Dreams to Reality: My Musical Journey from Rock Star Aspirations to Rabbinical Songwriting

Journeys of Resilience: Embracing Leadership and Legacy

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights and Hope in the Heart of Winter

Vayishlach: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Encounters

Divine Encounters in the Ordinary: The Lessons of Jacob's Ladder

Generations of Misunderstanding: Lessons in Communication and Conflict Resolution from Toldot

Compassionate Conversation: A Path to Wholeness and Unity

Find Peace and Connection in the Midst of Chaos: The Practice of Hitbodedut

Disagreeing Better: Uncovering the Secret of Ancient Jewish Debates

Disagreeing Better: Uncovering the Secret of Ancient Jewish Debates

Children of Abraham: Lifting Our Eyes to Hope and Reconciliation

Soulful Shalom

Soulful Shalom

Faith: A Journey of Courage, Perseverance, and Dialogue

Noach's Call: Beacons of Light in a Divided World

Embracing Genuine Dialogue: Understanding over Conviction in the Digital Age

Some Thoughts...

Bereshit's Call to Co-Create a Better World

The Jewish Fall Holidays: A Journey to Our Best Selves

The Unpredictable Path: A Journey of Exploration, Learning, and Reinvention

From Digital Divides to Sukkah Unity: Rediscovering Hospitality

Rediscovery in Faith: The Transformative Power of Yom Kippur

Shabbat Shuvah: The Sacred Pause Between Past and Future

Teshuvah: Embracing Change and Repairing the World

We All Stand Together

The Midpoint of Elul: A Time to Take Stock and Set Intentions

From Reflection to Renewal: The Essence of Elul and the High Holidays

The Harvest of Humility: Reflecting on Prosperity, Gratitude, and Responsibility in Ki Tavo

The Divine Image in Every Person: A Jewish Perspective on Transgender Rights

Forgiveness: A Journey, Not a Destination – Soul Searching During the Elul

How well am I taking care of myself?

Elul: A Month of Preparation and Renewal

Transition of Light: From Shabbat to a New Week

Racism, Antisemitism, and the Intersectionality of Oppression

The Paradox of Poverty in the Torah

Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice: The Modeh Ani Blessing.

Blessings of the Body and Soul: A Rabbi's Journey of Self-Recognition

Torah: Opening Our Hearts to Love and Compassion

Unveiling the Truth: Preserving Black History and Embracing Diversity

Moses and Dr. King: Two Leaders on the Journey to the Promised Land

Fighting Racism with Jewish Values

Embracing Change: Moving Beyond Our Comfort Zone

Today's Rant: Breaking the Carousel of Fear and Misunderstanding

Turning Regret into Resilience: A Perspective on Mistakes"

Voices of Change: Women's Rights in the Torah Portion Pinchas

Navigating the Social Media Wilderness: A Search for the Digital Promised Land

Grief's Waters: Reflections on Loss, Healing, and Emotional Turmoil

Embracing Freedom: Celebrating Juneteenth and Honoring Resilience

Echoes of Rebbe Nachman: The Absence of Truth and Kindness

The Healing Power of Prayer

Navigating Imperfection: A Path of Atonement, Uplifting Others, and Longing for Peace in Judaism

Counting Every Soul, Embracing Every Identity: Naso's Relevance in Pride

Shavuot: Embracing Diversity and the Torah of Many Voices

A Jewish Call to Reject Dehumanizing Rhetoric

Tazria Metzora and Inner Light

Join me on Notes

Counting the Omer: Why Do We Count?

Passover is Approaching

Finding Holiness in Brokenness: Reflections on Ki Tisa

The Power of Joy: Reflections on the Jewish Month of Adar

Finding Holiness and Microaggressions at the same time.

Torah Tuesday: Reflections on Mishpatim

Torah Tuesday: Yitro

Beshalach - Moving Through Mitzrayim - The Narrow Place

Torah Tuesday: Nachshon and the Legacy of Black Courage

Liberation and Freedom

Torah: Overcoming Setbacks in Leadership

Prayer for Safe and Peaceful Journey

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Message

Standing at the Intersection: A Reflection for this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Torah Tuesday: Toward Redemption

Embracing Renewal

Torah Tuesday: The Power of Family Forgiveness: A Reflection on Vayechi

Happy New Year!