A Shofar Moment, 9/15/2020
Today’s mindful reflection in the week leading up to Rosh Hashanah followed by the sounding of the shofar....
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...
Shavuot (Thursday!) Night of Learning with R. Judith Hauptman and R. Moishe Steigmann
The first night of Shavuot traditionally includes a tikkun leyl Shavuot — a full night of learning and study. While I do not plan to teach until sunrise this year, The Spark Wisconsin is sponsoring a Night...
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!...
Online Learning Sessions, First-Night Seder on Zoom!
Since many of us home and since many of us might be more disconnected than usual from our communities, I want to offer online learning opportunities. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK ON THIS POST FOR UPDATED LEARNING...
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...