With Torah and Love
Torah, Talmud, self-awareness, and an exploration of becoming our best selves for students of life and Judaism.
📖 Surprise! I published a book.
Hi there! I'm really excited to share that I've published a book! It is called A Better World is Possible: A Collection of Meditations. Here's what happened: I've been reflecting on this moment in our society that, for many, feels bleak, dark, and overwhelming. I know that I've been feeling that. These moments are exactly when we need the reminder that a better world is possible. A belief that hope and optimism are worthy of our time, that kindness and peace deserve our attention. This short...
The High Holidays are upon us!
It is hard to believe we've already arrived at the end of September and the High Holidays. And yet, here we are. That's the thing with the Holidays: they arrive whether or not we're ready, prepared, or paying attention. They sneak up, halakhically unannounced, but in every synagogue newsletter. They silently shout at us, until we lift our eyes up and, BAM, there they are. This season is tough, even in an easy year. And this has not been an easy year. I hope that you find something meaningful,...
A Prayer of Tears, Mourning, and Enduring
About a week ago, we learned about the execution of the six hostages in Gaza: Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino. While I didn't know any of them personally, like so many of us, their names and stories have touched every one of us. I've sat, wrestling with the heartbreak for those families, and our people as a whole, and the tremendous suffering of so many. Every few hours, against the backdrop of my eyelids, I see Rachel...
Torah, Talmud, self-awareness, and an exploration of becoming our best selves for students of life and Judaism.