Reflections Off the Bimah


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And now for something completely different.

August 10, 2018

And now for something completely different…. A reflection on the High Holidays and a new RH 2nd night Mindfulness Service. The High Holidays. The pinnacle of our yearly davening experience. …

Getting (Re)Grounded at the Ballpark

August 3, 2018

I am writing this blog from Syracuse, NY.  I am not visiting the Carrier Dome or participating in the 2018 US Bowling Congress Championship (yes, that is actually a thing …

“Soul-Searching After a Rabbi Was Detained in Israel” by Rabbi Daniel Gordis

July 27, 2018

This week is the fourth week of the month. For Reflections Off the Bimah, the fourth week features thought leaders drawn from throughout the Jewish world. These special posts give you …

Davening in Sicily

July 20, 2018

You know those postcards with impossibly beautiful scenery, meant to inspire awe and jealousy in your friends and family? Well, living in Sicily for two weeks is like waking up …

Summer Grandeur

July 6, 2018

I love the pace of summer.  People are enjoying stay-cations and far off travel.  The neighborhood ice cream truck magically pierces the heat and humidity which is finally upon us.  …