From the Rabbi's Desk

Pride is a really big problem. We certainly want our children to be proud. We want to be proud of our own accomplishments and all we’ve attained. But at the same time, it’s clear and easy to see that pride can be, and often is, a large problem. People end relationships because of wounded pride. People can’t sleep at night because of wounded pride. People allow their sense of self to dictate the ways they interact with the world and how...Read more...

As I’m writing these words, I’m watching the news as a war is beginning in our world. A war with no justification but with the potential to quickly spiral out of control, and possibly drag more and more of our world into chaos and bloodshed. I had planned on writing a very different article for this week and now I’m writing one about war. I see Torah all around the world and right now I’m thinking of the Torah of Yoda from the Star...Read more...

When COVID began, many, if not all of us, were annoyed and worn out by the isolation and staying at home. We were all excited and relieved when life began to look a bit like normal and we were going out once again. Over the two years of COVID we have each had times where we have returned to the cocoons of our homes and stayed away from other people. As you may be aware, at this time I’m writing these words from my kitchen table. Ayelet is...Read more...