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Who's In? You're In. We're All In. (P. Netzavim-Vayeilekh)

9/22/2024

One of my favorite moments of the Jewish year is coming... and it's probably not what you think. There's a point on Yom Kippur when we come together as if to receive anew the ancient covenant, knowing that the very act of being together magnetizes that covenant.

But Torah's basis for this moment, in this week's portion, asks us to read it in a counter-intuitive way.

Blessed or Cursed? The Meaning We Make (P. Ki Tavo)

9/15/2024

We humans are meaning makers: our spirituality concerns not only what happens but also what we make of what happens. Every day of our lives, usually just below the surface of our awareness, we decide what matters most and what our choices say about us and our lives.

This sacred season rivets our focus on this often unconscious inner process – and how it utterly depends on what we say and do together.

"God is in the Details" (P. Ki Teitzei)

9/8/2024

We've probably heard the aphorism that "the devil is in the details." Leaving aside that classical Judaism doesn't really do "devil," spiritually the emphasis is backwards. Not the "devil" but God is in the details. The sacred inheres in our total showing up to our lives and the details of how we narrowcast our attention – especially during these precious days leading to Rosh Hashanah.

Rabbi's Corner – September 2024: Gateway to the High Holy Days of 5785

9/2/2024

This week's start of the holy month of Elul is our gateway into the Season of Meaning.

This monthly Rabbi's Corner column is dedicated to the upcoming High Holy Days of 5785 – our theme, our music, what to expect, and how to make the most of this poignant season at a most pivotal time.

Avinu Malkeinu: The Greatness to Lead Small (P. Shoftim)

9/1/2024

In a few short weeks, Jews worldwide will gather to proclaim Avinu Malkeinu – Our Parent, Our Sovereign. The Jewish notion of a "sovereign," whether divine (God) or mortal (king or queen), hails from this week's Torah portion that is laser-focused on the interplay of justice and humility.

Because too often the two don't go together.

Who's In? You're In. We're All In. (P. Netzavim-Vayeilekh)

Blessed or Cursed? The Meaning We Make (P. Ki Tavo)

"God is in the Details" (P. Ki Teitzei)

Rabbi's Corner – September 2024: Gateway to the High Holy Days of 5785

Avinu Malkeinu: The Greatness to Lead Small (P. Shoftim)

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