“In a very deep sense Judaism is a religion of time. Aiming at the sanctification of time. Every moment is holy and an opportunity for sanctification, for goodness, and for service.” A.J. Heschel I saw an ad for a cruise line that said, Time is our most precious commodity. My father-in-law talked about taking a Continue Reading »
In Jewish tradition, gratitude is not merely a fleeting emotion or occasional practice but an integral part of daily life. Rooted in blessings and rituals, the practice of giving thanks has sustained individuals and communities through both joy and hardship for over 2,000 years. As we approach Thanksgiving—a day that naturally lends itself to reflection Continue Reading »
As we stand at the threshold of a new Jewish year, our hope for a fresh start is shadowed by the challenging and difficult past year. Many of us may find it hard to welcome the new year with genuine hope and joy because we feel weighed down by a time of heightened uncertainty and Continue Reading »
On Rosh Hashanah we sound the Shofar, a Ram’s horn made into a wind instrument. It calls us to wake up, to remember what is deep within our heart and soul. The Shofar is the sound of our personal and collective primal and heartfelt preverbal prayers. The sound offers us the opportunity to connect Continue Reading »
During the month of Elul we prepare our heart and soul for a New Jewish Year and return to the land of our soul. Through a daily practice of Teshuvah we are reminded that we are not separated from each other, from our world, from God and from the infinite fabric of existence. We dedicate Continue Reading »
Shuvah – Come let us turn, return and be turned “Achat sha’alti … There is only one thing I ask from G-d, I seek it with all my heart. To dwell in G-d’s sanctuary all the days of my life; to behold the grace of the Mystery and to remember G-d in everything.” (Translation of Continue Reading »
As I write this there is an escalation in the threat of a larger war in the Middle East and Israel. Tropical storm Debby just swept through Florida and Georgia with record rainfall and a lot of damage. We are worried, concerned and feeling vulnerable and we need not do it alone. This time of Continue Reading »
On Monday we will gather for the Seder, around tables set with a script, our Haggadah, to tell the story of Exodus in an orderly way. It may seem ludicrous to celebrate liberation and follow the order (seder) while we are still in the shadow of a six months war in Israel, with no end Continue Reading »
“When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.” Marie Kondo, in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Spirituality meets Spring cleaning when we intentionally use the ritual of cleaning for Passover to reflect on things beyond the physical realm. Cleaning for Passover is my favorite ritual Continue Reading »
During the eight days of Hanukkah, we light candles to celebrate the miracle of the oil lasting eight days, and place Hanukiyot (Hanukkah menorahs) in the window to publicize the miracle. But this year with the war in Israel and the rise in anti-Semitism, we may not feel safe being visible celebrating Hanukkah. (I am writing Continue Reading »
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