Translating God’s Name in a New Way

by | Nov 10, 2022 | Published Writings

Published on Jewish Women’s Archive (November 10, 2022) One morning shortly after my younger daughter turned 18, she showed me the cover art for Florence and the Machine’s song “King.” In the photo, Florence reclines on a divan, gazing at the...

Disruption: Lifespan

by | Oct 15, 2021 | Published Writings

CCAR Journal: The Reform Jewish Quarterly, Fall 2021.Copyright © 2020 Central Conference of American Rabbis.   People are living longer, and societies are getting grayer . . . More years were added to average life expectancy in the twentieth century than all...

A New Pathway to Synagogue Growth – Villages

by | Jun 3, 2020 | Published Writings

Published on eJewish Philanthropy June 3, 2020 As we are learning from the pandemic, synagogues need to reevaluate what “being in the building” is worth. While doing so, Jewish communal leaders might want to invest in a new pathway to retain and integrate current and...

Not Your Parents’ Mount Moriah

by | Dec 5, 2019 | Torah Commentary

This portion, which begins our ancestor Jacob’s transition into young adulthood, is one of the great journeys in the story of the Jewish People. Jacob sets out from his parents’ home in Beersheva, the only home he has ever known, fleeing for his very life....