August 8, 2022 — The Jewish concept of freedom is not solely about escaping bondage. It’s not freedom “from,” it’s freedom “to.” 

August 17, 2022 —

A Passover reading using four daughters instead of the traditional four sons

June 10, 2022 — Rabbi Toba Spitzer dives into the use of metaphors in framing a picture of the Jewish people that is encompassing and defining, drawing on three conceptual metaphors: "covenant," "narrative" and "tribal."

August 17, 2022 — A reading to begin the Passover seder about the journey toward freedom

November 27, 2024 — After more than half a century of struggle with mental illness, mired in despair, my father died by suicide.  

August 17, 2022 — A reading for the first cup of the Passover seder honoring Jewish women in history.

June 10, 2022 — Were the Prophet Elijah to arrive at our seders, what would he witness? Are our lives filled with empathy and compassion? Are we dedicated to justice and peace?

August 17, 2022 — The second cup of the Passover seder used here to honor Jewish women in history.

October 20, 2024 —

A unique tashlikh ritual, casting away junk food instead of bread