Monthly Archives: September 2011

Below is an excerpt of an excerpt from today’s Huffington Post.  This is a wonderful article to read as we conclude the last shabbat of the year.  May these few days before Rosh Hashanah bring us closer still to God, … Continue reading →

I spent part of the morning in our eldest daughter’s 4th grade classroom with other parents and grandparents.  Each student/parent/grandparent team told the class of their family origin… we all came from some where other then America!  I listened as … Continue reading →

It is 10:55 pm and i just came home from work.  Between appointments and teaching high school students today, I called the kids to check in.  I spoke with the girls and then my 1st grade son got on the … Continue reading →

I was first introduced  to the writings of Og Mandino about 14 years ago by my husband.  Og’s books are treasures.  Although occasionally he refers to the New Testament, he more often then not refers to great thinkers who inspire and … Continue reading →

The question:  “What would it be like to feel strong, powerful and ‘okay’ or ‘good enough’ for most of your day/evening?”  A good question asked by a good friend. I am going think about my answer for a bit.  I … Continue reading →

Empowerment: Internalizing and acting on the truth that we are all created equal and B’zelem Elohim– in the image of God, was one of the points touched on at this morning’s Torah study.   In Ki Tavo, Deuteronomy 26:1-3 we read that when … Continue reading →

When I first went to Israel I climbed mountains in the Negev desert for three weeks.  I was 16.  If I had known that mountain climbing was to be part of my Israel experience, I would never have gone. Seriously. … Continue reading →

There is a well-known parable in the name of Rabbi Chayim of Zans:  A man was lost for several days in the forest and didn’t know which path to take.  He finally sees another man approaching. He is filled with joy and … Continue reading →

For the last several years now  I have opened one of our Rosh Hashana worship services with a meditation called Hineni, by Rabbi Rami Shapiro.   It  speaks of ‘showing up’ to teshuva and is a beautiful gift to have read … Continue reading →

Turning takes effort.  It is hard to turn, to repent, to connect even for one day–let alone an entire month.  We are now at the half way point in the month of Elul and I find that inspiration is useful … Continue reading →