Early February in the Northern hemisphere, particularly on the East Coast of the U.S. can be a trying time. Day after day temperatures below freezing with short days and long nights. From my time working in a high school, I know that these are the months that students struggle the most. In the world of […]
Reflections for Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat
Some thoughts about the spiritual qualities of Sh’vat: According to the mystical tradition, the stomach is the body part associated with this month and the water bucket, or dipper, is the astrological sign. It is also the new year for the trees. What is the connection between these symbols, trees and this month of Sh’vat? In […]
MLK Day #TorahFortheResistance
Is Putting One’s Life on the Line to Stand Up To Oppression a Jewish Value? Reflections on Non-Violent Resistance on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day This blog was originally posted on Jewschool as part of their #TorahFortheResistance series. To see the original post, click here. In the November 22, 2017 on-line edition of Ha’aretz (https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.824297), Bend […]