God’s House
When I was a professional fundraiser, I loved this week’s Torah portion. So do most Jewish fundraisers, because it begins …
Category Archives: Exodus
“Give me your tired, your poor…”
As our weekly Torah readings take us into the book of Exodus and the suffering of the Children of Israel, …
What’s in a Name?
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” In William …
Passover as a Personal Journey
This weekend begins the Passover celebration. For most of us, it’s mainly about food – the foods we eat during …
Liminal Spaces
Last year, my friend Rabanit Bracha Jaffe wrote about this week’s Torah portion, when the Children of Israel crossed the …
Should Oprah Run?
We take for granted that Moses was the leader of the Children of Israel, the brave man who stood up …
Resolve in the New Year
This week marks both the end of the book of Genesis in our annual cycle of Torah readings, and of …
Passover Haiku(s)
Pesach instructions: Hide the afikomen well. Next year, crumbs in couch. Cooking and baking. Oy! The matzah balls won’t float. …
Who Let the Jews Out?
Happy Passover!
A (Sweet & Funny) Prayer for Passover
Lord, let not the line at the supermarket be too long. Let the produce be fresh and crisp, and let …
