Where was God? Is it Fair to Ask?

Where was God during the events in Newtown, CT? Is it even fair to ask this question?

Rebuilding - A Holy Community

As we recover from Hurricane Sandy, we've remained a holy community through it all.

Who Opens the Eyes of the Blind

I will never forget the incredible experience of working with a young girl who is blind. Her Bat Mitzvah was a true demonstration of bravery, tenacity, and passion.

Blessed are You, O God, who Opens the Eyes of the Blind. 

Back of the Bus

Can it really be true that women in Israel are being forced to sit in the back of the bus? YES.

Choice. Period.

I am Pro-Choice. Period. 

Y'all Ready for This?

High Holy Days are coming. Are you ready? 

A Vacation is Hard Work!

Is your vacation ever surprisingly difficult? It can be hard work! 

All I Ever Really Needed to Know, I Learned at Camp

I will always treasure my years at Jewish overnight camp. I have learned so much there. 

Finding Holiness in the Sand

Entrances to Holiness are everywhere - even (or especially?) at the beach. 

The Ballad of the Single Female Rabbi

It is SO hard to date as a single, female rabbi. What is a girl to do??

A New Day for the Reform Movement

Reflecting on the installation of Rabbi Rick Jacobs as the new president of the Union for Reform Judaism.

So Much Loss

How does a rabbi feel when she has funeral after funeral, week after week? 

Are you Allergic to Judaism?

Why do some people stay away from synagogue or Jewish life?

Adult B'nai Mitzvah and the Power of Ritual

Why is an Adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony so incredibly profound?

From Darkness To Light

My latest article - a look at mental illness and the Jewish community.

From Darkness To Light

Hungary For Judaism

Following my recent trip to Budapest and Israel with 29 other rabbis, I reflect on the Shabbat Service I had the pleasure of attending:
Hungary For Judaism