Showing posts with label Jewish Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jewish Week. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

What happens when a rabbi gets sick?

When a Rabbi Gets Sick

My latest from The Jewish Week. Battling illness as a full-time, solo rabbi.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Why I Officate at Interfaith Weddings

Why - and How - I Officiate

My latest from the Jewish Week. Why do I, as a Reform rabbi, officiate at certain interfaith wedding ceremonies? Read to find out!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

How does being a Trekkie inform my rabbinate?

Go (Boldly) to Shul, Urges a Trekkie!

My husband and I attend the Star Trek Convention, and I learn lessons about synagogue life that I didn't expect. Read on to learn more!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Taking an Accouting of the Soul, for the New Gregorian Year

A Reform Jew's Gregorian Cheshbon HaNefesh

What kinds of meaningful promises can we make as it becomes 2014? What would you like to change?

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

After Superman Sam dies, what do we do?

After Superman Sam's death, what do we do? 

When something inexplicable, painful, and unjust occurs, how do we cope? How can we go on after a child dies?

Friday, November 1, 2013

Technology and Judaism

How Technology Enriches Jewish Lives

What have I observed about the ways in which technology can enhance and benefit us in our Jewish lives?

Thursday, October 10, 2013

The Lesson's of Lot's Wife

The Lessons of Lot's Wife

How should we act when we stand at the crossroads? Do we look back or move forward?

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Days are Scrolls

Days are Scrolls. 

Write on them what you want to be remembered.What do you write on your scrolls?

Friday, September 13, 2013

Brokenness is a Part of Life

Brokenness is a Part of Life

How do you handle the parts of yourself that are broken? Hide from them? Or embrace them?

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

How Do We Pray 100 Times a Day?

How to Pray 100 Blessings a Day?

How do we practice true gratitude and offer 100 blessings each day?