A Shofar Moment, 9/14/2020
Today’s mindful reflection in the week leading up to Rosh Hashanah followed by the sounding of the shofar....
A Shofar Moment: 9/13/2020
A Shofar Moment for 9/13/2020: A reflection for the day followed by the sounding of the shofar. ...
My reflections on the Black Lives Matter movement from this past week
-Human life and dignity are more important than property. -Everyone has a voice, though many voices are suppressed. It’s not my job to speak for them. But it is my responsibility to help ensure that...
Happy Earth Day!!
While we wish that we could have given the Earth its birthday gift under different circumstances, we should all be proud that the Earth is having such a refreshing, rejuvenating, and restorative day following a...
Ready to lead a live seder on Zoom!
My seder table. Image on top: How I am set up to lead on online Zoom seder for more than 100 participants!...
Why I’m Self-Quarantining for Fourteen Days, Why I Urged My Synagogue to Close, and Why You Should, Too: A Reflection on Leadership
My head is swimming, and it has been for many days. It’s hard to keep straight so many conflicting yet intertwined realities. What is my role as a leader? As a house guest? As a...
Speaking at Milwaukee Strong: A Vigil to Unite & Heal
I had the honor and privilege of representing the Wisconsin Council of Rabbis alongside a dozen other faith leaders and numerous local and statewide elected officials at tonight’s vigil outside Milwaukee City Hall in memory...
My Trip to Israel: Seeing a Man Who’s Bought Fruits and Vegetables
“What did you do?” “Where did you go?” “What did you see?” These are the natural and anticipated questions. Over this past winter break, I had the joy and privilege of being in Israel with...
Bart Starr, the police, and genuine kindness
Bart Starr is quoted as teaching, “You can tell the true measure of a man by how he treats someone who can do nothing for him.” Just a couple of days ago, I had parked...
Kindness can Overwhelm Hate
Acts of kindness like this one by Jamario Howard don’t put an end to hate and horror (furthered by the attack at a synagogue in Poway, California), but they’re a start — and something that...