Virtually Everything has Changed
It’s only been a couple of weeks, but synagogue life has been utterly and fundamentally changed. By shifting away fromContinue Reading
Tag: Humor
A Little Zoom Etiquette, Please
Like most of you, I’ve spent more time on Zoom over the last couple of weeks than I could everContinue Reading
Religion and Politics
Is it appropriate for clergy to express their personal political opinions? (Anyone get the reference from the picture I chose?)Continue Reading
My Personal Retirement Plan
It’s time for me to channel my inner Andy Rooney. Remember him? He was the cranky old guy that wouldContinue Reading
A Running Conversation
One of my favorite things about going for a long run outside has nothing to do with exercise, fresh air,Continue Reading
All About Eve
Once in a while, current events line up perfectly with the week’s Torah portion. So even though sometimes it feelsContinue Reading
Author! Author!
A number of years ago, the Israeli government needed to add a special fighter plane to its arsenal. The planeContinue Reading
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
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
It’s Snark Week
One of the most important ways of understanding the Bible is to remember the saying of the Rabbis: דיברה תורהContinue Reading
