…and prescribe for the conduct of all[…]”(Book 2, Chapter 40). Now, that’s a very high bar, and great as he was, I would not say Moses (or any rabbi, politician…
…same hands to gather them…” And so, six days after a profoundly sorrowful day in our calendar, Tisha B’Av, our sages instituted the celebration of Tu B’Av and linked six happy…
…own souls, and when we do that, God, the ultimate source and force of truth and compassion, will turn toward us. With honesty and compassion, we come to “Dwell in…
…and war in love. And to hate and forgive and remember and forget, to arrange and confuse, to eat and to digest what history takes years and years to do….
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…God and I will enshrine Him; The God of my father’s [house], and I will exalt Him.” (Exodus 15:1-2) This, the Israelites immediate outburst of awe and gratitude, stands apart…
…and Isaac, And may they be teeming multitudes upon the earth.” (Genesis 48:15-16) (*”Messenger” – literally translated as “Angel.”) The italicized words are part of the Shema al Hamita (bedtime…
…Brookline Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action; $18 tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewish-community-event-to-support-the-chinese-community-tickets-97838628973 Meet Your State Rep: Talk About Health Care: with Nika Elugardo, Boston and Brookline Thursday, March 12, 7…
…the poetry of Rilke (19th/20th century, Austria), of Mary Oliver (20th/21st century, US) of Stanley Kunitz (20th century, US) (or Yehuda Amichai (20th century Israel), poetry opens my heart and allows new truth to enter and to emerge…