What Happened First It is bedtime on this second day of Rosh Hashanah - 9/11/2019, but I can't go to sleep before putting this story to paper. What happened today will forever be a reminder of grace, miracles and the unexplained mystery that weaves throughout our lives, that sometimes I’m lucky enough to catch a glimpse. As one of the rabbis leading, I had Continue Reading
Prayers Alone Are Not Enough
2018. We are an entire nation in shock by the senseless death of 17 in Parkland, Florida by a lone gunman with an assault weapon. An increasing number of us don't want to hear "our thoughts and prayers are with the victims" from our elected officials. No, that doesn't cut it anymore. In Jewish tradition, prayers must be accompanied by action. We are partners Continue Reading
The Year of New Vision (updated for 20/20)
(Note: I wrote this in January of 2018. Since we have now entered 2020 - the year of "perfect vision" - I thought it was good to re-visit. My friend and amazing poet Devon Spier and I co-wrote the poem/meditation at the end.) The Back Story At first, I thought my clouded vision meant that I needed new glasses. Or maybe my eyesight was blurred because of Continue Reading
truth that cleanses: a poem-prayer #MeToo
A prayer-poem I wrote after reading and listening to the stories being uncovered now, some being told for the first time. When the truth is revealed, healing can begin. It's not always easy to listen, but we all need to develop the courage to keep opening up, sharing, and listening. The process includes healing the parts of ourselves closed down because we Continue Reading
prayer-poem #metoo
Blessed are those who reveal painful truths, and blessed are those who bear witness. Blessed are those whose unspoken story simmers underneath, affecting some parts of life, or coloring everything. May our hearts be large enough to hold them all. Let us make each community a tapestry woven with honesty, a Continue Reading
