Nov 20, 20171 minThe Torah of Reb ZusyaA classic story tells about the great Reb Zusha, who was found agitated and upset as he lay on deathbed. His students asked, "Rebbe, why...
Nov 13, 20172 minOn What it means to be truly Alive and the Impossibility of reading Torah LiterallyLast week we began reading the Torah anew with the book of Genesis. One of the more well known stories from this book is G-d's direction...
Nov 6, 20174 minPower, Potential, and CommunityLast week's Torah Portion, Parshat Vayeira, is full of the most well-known stories in the Torah. Abraham and Sarah are visited by angels...
Sep 25, 20172 minAn Unusual Gift*Many years ago I received a very unusual gift - a gift I did nothing to deserve. I never met the giver of this gift. It came...
Sep 18, 20172 minOn ApologiesAs we come ever closer to Rosh HaShanah, the head/beginning of our New Year, a time ripe with hope, expectation, and connection, we are...
Sep 4, 20172 minLife is a MirrorMy thoughts and prayers this week are with all the families and communities struggling with the consequences of Hurricane Harvey as well...
May 1, 20131 minNot all of us have power, but we all have influence."Not all of us have power, but we all have influence. That is why we can each be leaders. The most important forms of leadership come not...