Reflections on Prayer for Rain
The rains started last week. It was a long dry spell—too long-- and when the meteorologists...
Reflections from Israel
Reflections on Leaving and Returning
July 2011 I just came home from being abroad for six days. The trip was my mother’s idea and it...
Reflections on Lag Ba Omer
I think I’ll put in my last load of laundry tomorrow so I can take in any clothing hanging out on...
Reflections on Kinnot
July 2010 Today is Tisha B’Av, a fast day which falls on the ninth day of the month of Av in the...
Reflections on Keeping Kosher
July 2009 School is out and my house reflects the fact that there are now more kids at home full...
Reflections on Jewish Music
I’m still on a high from last night. When I got home, it was really late, but I was so charged by...
People in my Neighborhood: Netanel
Coming of age. Rites of passage. This brings to mind images of a boy in a loincloth, holding a...
People in My Neighborhood: Shalom
FEBRUARY 2012 He’s our car mechanic. His garage is conveniently located in the Industrial...
Reflections on Adar
The month of Adar always keeps me on an emotional roller coaster. Usually coinciding with the...
Reflections on Yeshiva High Schools
December 2009 We had parent teacher conferences on Sunday for my 14 year old son Avraham....