As we approach the High Holy Days, we begin to reflect deeply on our actions and our beliefs. We look back at ourselves and ask, how did I get here? And perhaps, more importantly, we look ahead and wonder what comes next.

This pair of questions is exactly what inspired my upcoming session on August 25th: Not Knowing is Sacred. If you're local in the DMV and you're interested in coming in person, let me know by replying. Here's the description of the session:

Elul invites return, reflection, and repair, and it asks us to face what we do not know. Together, through the study and discussion of biblical and rabbinic texts, we’ll explore where our instincts take us, what truly grounds us, and why false stability can be so tempting. Ahead of the Yamim Noraim, we’ll reflect on how to build a meaningful life when the path ahead is unclear.

If you're not local and are interested in this session, let me know, and perhaps we'll put together an online version!

Throughout this year, I’ve been thinking about these same big questions, especially when it comes to God, belief, and my own spiritual life. I’ve started working through some of that thinking in the two videos below.

If videos are your thing, I'll be recording and posting more this year, so please take a moment to subscribe to my channel to support that work! You can do that by clicking here.

What Helped Me Through A Spiritual Crisis

Belief in God is a Relationship

Learning Opportunities

As I mentioned above, I am putting together more learning opportunities and would love to know if you might be interested in some online/in-person learning.

Here are some recent classes I've taught to give you a sense of what is available:

Talmud of the Heart (Series): What can the Talmud teach us about our emotional lives?
Small Steps of Spiritual Life (Series): How small, deliberate practices shape a meaningful spiritual life through the teachings of Reb Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin.
Reading Torah Through Midrash (Series): How the rabbis read Torah closely and build meaning from what they find.
Cultivating Emunah: Reclaiming Faithfulness (Class): What does it mean to build a deeper relationship with God?

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