When the Rabbi Feels Trauma: L...

Dec 3, 2018 by

When the Rabbi Feels Trauma: Lessons from the SoCal Fires

We jumped into the fire, but many of us feel fortunate like we have come out relatively unscathed. Or at least that’s how it might...

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Prayer in the Aftermath of a T...

Feb 21, 2018 by

Prayer in the Aftermath of a Tragedy

Our God and God of all people, God of the Rich and God of the poor. God of the teacher and God of the student. God of the families...

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A Prayer of Gratitude from URJ...

Dec 14, 2017 by

A Prayer of Gratitude from URJ Biennial 2017

Take a moment to be fully grateful for just one thing in your life. That little pause may be enough to change your outlook and your...

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If I Should Meet God

Apr 26, 2016 by

If I Should Meet God

A disciple came to his rabbi and lamented: “Rabbi, I have all these terrible thoughts. I am even afraid to say them. I feel...

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Rabbinic Soul Maintenance

Nov 20, 2014 by

Rabbinic Soul Maintenance

I recently met with a colleague who informed me that she really doesn’t like to ask God for help, especially during Tishrei,...

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Don’t Let Me Struggle Alone: C...

Oct 22, 2014 by

Don’t Let Me Struggle Alone: CCAR’s Rapid Response Line

We are blessed to have family and friends whom we rely upon, just as they rely upon us.  As rabbis, we also are blessed to serve...

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Mussar for Rabbis – Bitachon (...

Sep 17, 2014 by

Mussar for Rabbis – Bitachon (Trust), Life, and Death

“Rabbi, I wouldn’t want your job,” congregants have often said to me, most often in connection with the rabbi’s...

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#36rabbis – Why I’...

Apr 1, 2014 by

I am about 2 hrs and 10 minutes away from shave-time, and it occurs to me that I should probably try to put into words why it is that...

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