Toldot: Rebirth
Rebirth means to reexperience the novelty, excitement, innocence, mystery, and magic of birth even after many years of life. A […]
Chayei Sarah: The White Beard
The white beard and old age seem to go together. It is not surprising that they share the same
Vayera: Too Perfect?
Is “too perfect” a thing? Have you ever worried about being too perfect? Most of us worry that we aren’t
Lech Lecha: Anything You Want To Be
“Anything you want to be,” is a phrase parents often say to their children. You don’t need to accept any
Noach: Ignoring Others
Ignoring others is something we do when we become overly engrossed in ourselves. It often happens when we experience distress
Bereshit: No More No Less
No more no less, is an aphorism that implies that you are doing just fine. There is no need to
Sukkot: Repentance Again?
I sit in my study late at night after breaking the fast of Yom Kippur. As I do every year,
Shabbat Shuvah: Jewish Guilt
Have you ever heard of Jewish guilt? Well, of course. If you have a Jewish mother, you know about Jewish