“Haazinu” translates to “give year,” from the Hebrew ozen/oznayim; anthropomorphizing all of creation itself as Moses calls it to bear…
Two Minutes of Torah
The blessings of the Timeout are well known for misbehaving children and elite athletes. Tike-terrors have a moment to regroup…
We are approaching the final Shabbat of the year 5781. Soon Rosh Hashanah will arrive and no matter our station in life,…
How might you practice gratitude while at the same time caring for the world around you? Our Torah portion this…
As a child and even as an adult, I loved swimming in a pool. Immersing in the water, splashing, and feeling almost…
If you have been following along with the book of Deuteronomy, you will not be surprised to learn of the…
Our celebrity-besotted culture seems to have metastasized beyond all imagination. Endorsements of the notable—often famous for little more than the…
Natural consequences are considered best practice when it comes to disciplining children. Rather than punishing someone for undesired behavior, we…
Spending time with children (and adults too!) provides ample opportunity to witness people navigating rules. Whether a child wants one…
It may only be July but we are inching ever closer to the High Holy Days. This weekend we mark…