I suspect that like me, most of us were raised with a healthy distrust of strangers. Refrains of ‘don’t talk […]
Israel, Spirituality
A Neshima (breath) for your Neshama (soul)
I had to leave town yesterday. More accurately, I had the opportunity to leave my 1 kilometer ‘covid-radius’ when Odelya, […]
Covid-19, God, Judaism, Rituals, Spirituality
May God make you like Ruth, Devora and Miriam
For years, each Friday night following candle lighting, I have had the privilege and joy to bless my girls. These […]
Diversity, Jewish Text, Judaism
These and These are the Words of the Living God
As inauguration day draws near, I am reminded of a Shabbat lunch conversation at Shomrei Torah in Los Angeles. Before […]
God, Judaism, Spirituality
Let your Light Shine through
We speak of trees “changing colors,” but actually these vivid hues have been here all along. They were simply masked […]
Community, Covid-19
Smiling Through the Mask
I imagine my experience is not unique. During a recent walk along the path which now graces the old Jerusalem-Tel […]
Community, Covid-19, Israel
Birds That Flock Together
It’s that time of the year. Being the first day of Nissan one might expect I am talking about the […]
Community, Covid-19, Rituals
The Invitation of the Shofar
The month of Elul has arrived. This week, my shofar came out of the closet. I dusted it off and […]
Israel, Judaism
The Fig Leaf
I picked a fresh fig today and I had to laugh at myself. Until I moved to Israel, the only […]
Israel, Judaism
The Jewish Caper
I love capers! They come right after chocolate in my food groups and are on my tongue an improvement to […]
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