When a Rabbi Gets Sick
My latest from The Jewish Week. Battling illness as a full-time, solo rabbi.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
What happens when a rabbi gets sick?
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!
Free Associating: affiliation, Jewish Week, rabbinate, Seth, Star Trek, synagogue
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?
Free Associating: death, Jewish Week, mourning, sadness, social action, Superman Sam
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?
Free Associating: facetime, funerals, Jewish Week, Judaism, rabbinate, technology
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?