November 3, 2024 —

To be inserted at the same point as one would add for Hanukkah or Purim

August 17, 2022 —

A reading for a baby naming on Hanukkah

November 30, 2011 — At this time of year, I like to be outside while the sun sets. When the days are short, there is something especially lovely about witnessing light fade.

December 20, 2011 — Happiness. We all want and seek it and yet this elusive emotion is so difficult to attain—and even more difficult to sustain. 

August 17, 2022 —

A teaching on establishing good habits inspired by the Mussar Movement

August 17, 2022

January 4, 2026 — For four years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has equated Jews with the Israeli government, while U.S. President Donald Trump has made common cause with white nationalists. I wish more Israelis understood why this was so terrifying.

June 10, 2025 — Understanding ourselves as multiracial Jewish community would far better equip us as U.S. Jews to fight antisemitism.

August 17, 2022 —

"I see the words of my prayers / wrap themselves around you"