In Defense of the Simple Mistake
Perfection is overrated. I’ve probably prepared well over 1,000 kids for their b’nei mitzvah, and by far, the number oneContinue Reading
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Wear this, or wear that.
Let’s try a little exercise: If I mention the Jewish concept of modesty, tzni-ut in Hebrew, often referred to by itsContinue Reading
Don’t Heed the Call
New technologies provide us with fantastic opportunities to connect, communicate, and have instant access to the world around us. AsContinue Reading
What’s Your Name? Who’s Your Daddy?
Names are serious business in Judaism. I think it all started in the Torah–all of the main characters’ names areContinue Reading
The Kids are All Right
Just when we go to all that trouble to get kids to come to services, we hurriedly rush them outContinue Reading
Got Any Dip for These Chips?
The Four Questions. Do any other three words strike as much fear into the hearts of little Jewish kids aroundContinue Reading
Creating a Safe Space-Time
The recent death of Stephen Hawking made me think of his famous work, A Brief History of Time. This bookContinue Reading
