Cantor, Teacher, Writer
There's been so much in the news lately about white privilege. And one reason why this phenomenon is so insidious and damaging is that by definition, the majority of people who benefit from it are happily, blissfully unaware. Those who must suffer the consequences are vocal and persuasive in their arguments, but until the institutions ...
Sure, the Bible is pretty classic. It always sits on the top of the world's bestselling titles. People quote from it all the time. Some people have actually read it cover to cover. Is it wrong to say that I think the Bible is in desperate need of a reboot? They've pretty much taken those ...
Once in a while, current events line up perfectly with the week’s Torah portion. So even though sometimes it feels like we’re approaching the end of civilized life, we actually find some parallels in the story of creation, which we read this week in Parshat Breisheet, comprised of the very first chapters of the Torah. ...
Let's try a little exercise: If I mention the Jewish concept of modesty, tzni-ut in Hebrew, often referred to by its Yiddish pronunciation, tznius, what comes to mind? Stop reading for a minute and picture what modesty means within the Jewish religion. Then come up with some images in your mind. Scroll down when you're done. ...
