Honesty on our Journey
When my wife was pregnant, like many first time parents, we had a tough time picking a name for our son. We wanted to name him after my uncle, Jonathan, who had passed away somewhat recently. We...
View ArticleSynagogues and Spiritual Communities
i grew up in a synagogue where i found my spirituality outside of the sanctuary and my community was my friends. we would gather together on shabbat afternoon play basketball football and frisbee...
View ArticleAre Social Movements a Jewish Obligation?
When I’m walking down the street and someone asks me for money, I will make every attempt to give them something. If I only have $20 bills, I’m not quite willing to give that amount, but some change or...
View ArticleWorks in Progress
For me, my fear is a work in progress. Not ignoring it, not eliminating it, just getting to know it. I thought for a long time that fear was the enemy That having fear meant, God forbid, I was...
View ArticleTax Season
Tax season provokes a good deal of anxiety for me each year; even receiving W2s in the mail makes me nervous. I’m always convinced i’m going to forget something, check a box I shouldn’t, fill out the...
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