Recent Writings
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Blessings and Our Bond with the Land – Parashat Eikev
Read more →: Blessings and Our Bond with the Land – Parashat EikevAs we delve into Parashat Eikev this Shabbat, two key lessons stand out: the risk of taking our blessings for granted and the deep-rooted connection between our people…
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A blessing for Tu B’Av
Read more →: A blessing for Tu B’AvOn this Tu B’Av, the festival of love, may the divine spark of love illuminate your hearts and guide your souls. May those who are in love be…
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Shabbat Nachamu: Moments we find comfort.
Read more →: Shabbat Nachamu: Moments we find comfort.This week, Chayim and I had the pleasure of seeing the musical Hello, Dolly! It’s a joy and cheerful production, filled with music, laughter, and the charm of…
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Walking with Zuversicht towards the High Holy Days
Read more →: Walking with Zuversicht towards the High Holy DaysAs we enter the last seven weeks before Rosh HaShanah, our hearts naturally turn towards reflection and preparation. This period is an invitation to pause and consider our…
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Finding Meaning in Tisha B’Av in a World of Change and Turmoil
Read more →: Finding Meaning in Tisha B’Av in a World of Change and TurmoilIn our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it can be challenging to find moments for reflection and introspection. Yet, the Jewish calendar offers us profound opportunities to pause and contemplate,…
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Journey and Rest: A Torah Thought on Parashat Matot-Masei
Read more →: Journey and Rest: A Torah Thought on Parashat Matot-MaseiAs we delve into Parashat Matot-Masei, we encounter a detailed account of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness, highlighting their encampments and the stages of their travels. The…
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Reflection on D-Day, war and the weekly Torah portion B’midbar
Read more →: Reflection on D-Day, war and the weekly Torah portion B’midbarThursday morning, I watched some of the live coverage of the D-Day commemoration I still can feel the shivers that were running down my spine when a close…
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Our Pain – Sermon for Shabbat Atzma’ut
Read more →: Our Pain – Sermon for Shabbat Atzma’utTo be part of a family means that the joys and tribulations of our relationships become our own. To a Jew, the barbarism of October 7th is all…
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Today is September 11 – 9/11
Read more →: Today is September 11 – 9/1120 years ago, today, we woke up thinking it would be just another day, but 20 years ago, today, the world changed. 20 years ago, today, the world…
