

White Lies
This week’s Torah portion Vayeira includes one of my favorite segments of dialogue in the Torah because it is truthful, funny and utterly human.

Moving Forward
Havdalah means “separation.” The ceremony gives an implicit message: Time and experiences are not just one long continuum, but rather can be broken into units and given purpose and meaning.

Noah and Climate Change
Noach… Most often, this story is presented as a child’s story, but it is truly nothing of the sort.

LILITH - LIVING IN THE CORNERS
The rabbis named her Lilith, from the root Lilah or night. Lilith, according to the legend, wanted to be Adam’s equal.

REMEMBER 9/11 ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The Qur’an states that “if you kill an innocent life it is as if you have taken the life of all of humanity; and if you save an innocent life it is as if you have the saved the life of all of humanity.” On September 11, 2001 humanity died a thousand deaths.

SHOFAR - FILLING THE EMPTINESS
When we hear the Shofar this Rosh Hashana, the Tekiah will call us back together as community meeting in person.


STORIES OF TRIUMPH AND SACRIFICE - JEWISH ATHLETES AT THE OLYMPICS
I am not a sports fan. But there is always something about the Olympics that catches my attention. Perhaps it is the pageantry or the global gathering.

DAUGHTERS OF ZELOPHEHAD
In this week’s Torah portion, Pincas, we meet the five daughters of Zelophehad - Mahlah, Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.