MINDFUL MESSAGE: Tangled at Take-Off
For four years now, a bird has built her nest on the eave of my front porch. I’ve come to love this annual rhythm: watching a mother raise her young until they eventually fly away....
MINDFUL MESSAGE: Why I Love Israel, Why I Feel Disconnected From Israel
Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi, our Executive Director and Rabbi, recently shared a personal reflection on his evolving relationship with Israel, Jewish identity, and spiritual belonging. We are sharing it here in the spirit of...
MINDFUL MESSAGE: The Giving Birthday
There is something quietly sacred about giving not out of obligation but rather out of love. A friend recently chose to celebrate her birthday not with gifts or attention, but by offering her professional talents...
MINDFUL MESSAGE: WHO IS WISE?
“Eizehu chacham?” Pirkei Avot asks. “Who is wise?” “Ha-lomed mikol adam (the one who learns from everyone).” I never imagined I’d see this teaching come to life at a poker table. Recently, when I was...
MINDFUL MESSAGE: Who do you love most?
Seven years ago, my daughter asked me one of the most powerful questions I have ever heard. Indeed, loving myself has been one of my biggest challenges throughout my life, and it took me until...
MINDFUL MONDAY MESSAGE–The Voucher
I had a $10 voucher to spend at Kohl’s. After shopping, I stood in the checkout line holding three simple items in my hands. In front of me was a woman with a large cart...
MINDFUL MESSAGE: Tu Bishvat Reflection Questions
Today is Tu Bishvat, the Jewish holiday that centers a spiritual connection with the land and reminds us of our obligation and oportunity to care for it. As part of the Seder I led this...
MINDFUL MESSAGE: Small Acts, Still Sacred
I play Clash Royale, a game on my phone, and I’m part of a clan where people can request card donations to make their deck stronger. Recently, someone asked for Vines and added the message:...
MINDFUL MESSAGE: Faith & Wealth
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, I had the joy and honor of sharing Judaism’s perspectives on Faith & Wealth during a Zoom Webinar hosted by the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. Here is what I...
MINDFUL MESSAGE: Reflected Light on MLK Day
Late last night, I took a picture of my snow-covered backyard. Though it was the middle of the night, it looked almost like daytime—the moon reflecting light off the snow. On this MLK Day, I’m...