There are circumstances in life for which there are no good choices. Not because we lack the wisdom to recognize them, or the courage to make them, but because every… read more

We began this series with a question. What if the creation of woman from man is not primarily telling us what woman lacks because she came from man? What if… read more

In the last part of this series, we looked at the feminine as a way of receiving, perceiving, nurturing, connecting, and transforming. Now I want to look at something very… read more

In the first part of this series, I asked a question. What if the creation of woman from man in Genesis is not primarily telling us what woman lacks because… read more

There are some stories we have heard so many times that eventually we stop hearing what they actually say. We hear instead what we have been told they mean. The… read more

My father died twenty-six years ago, today, August 30, 2000. There is nothing culturally significant about a twenty-sixth anniversary. It is not a milestone. It is simply one more year… read more

There will always be something else demanding your attention. Something unfinished. Something broken. Something frightening. Something you need to figure out. There will be another headline to read, another message… read more

I don’t have all the answers. In fact, a lot of the time I don’t have any of them. I don’t know what the world wants from me. Even if… read more

We all like to think we’re such nice, good people… and usually, we probably are. But, if we’re being honest, we all know there are those times— those moments when… read more

The world has always been a dangerous place. That’s not new. What is new is the extent of the disconnect. I’m sure you see it too. It’s loud. It’s obvious…. read more

A meditation on carrying life’s heaviest emotions—guilt, grief, shame, and regret.

Conflict exists. Always has. Always will. So why don’t we practice it? We train for jobs. We prepare for interviews. We train for emergencies. We rehearse speeches. We train for… read more

Sometimes it’s easy to feel alone. Or scared. Or weak. Or just… kind of lost. Why are we here? What are we supposed to be doing? Are we doing the… read more

Shared Foundations Jews, Christians, and Muslims all speak of the same G-d. They call him different names – Hashem, El, Elohim, Adonai, Allah, Father — But all point back to… read more

Good morning! Today, I want to talk about something that sneaks into our lives and often feels harmless but isn’t: that thing is gossip. You know- Every word we speak… read more

We need unity in communities, now! Together, we can build a strong future for the generations to come, if we invest in each other today!

Embracing a New Paradigm My dear friends and fellow humans, as we stand here together today, we find ourselves at such a significant moment in time and history. We find… read more

In every culture, throughout history, the importance of communication has been emphasized as the bedrock of human interaction. Whether through spoken words, written texts, or even unspoken gestures, our ability… read more

Dearest friends, Today, I want to delve into the profound significance of asking for help in our lives. We are all familiar with the trials and tribulations that come our… read more

My dear friends, Today, I want to talk to you about self-reliance. It is a quality that is highly valued in our society, and it is often seen as a… read more