Facing Finitude
While it's true that much of life is uncertain, one thing we can all be sure of is that one day, our lives will end. We don't know how or when it will happen (hopefully after many happy years), but it will happen. How can we possibly prepare for this ultimate
Sacred Spaces, Sacred Responsibility: Practical Lifesaving Steps
Very few people plan to save a life; but maybe it's time to change that thinking.
The Jewish Approach to the Male Loneliness Epidemic
In today's world, men and boys are dealing with what many refer to as the "male loneliness epidemic."
God Lives in Memory Care
In memory care, small moments reveal a timeless God fusing the past, present, and future.
Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief
Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, and diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. Many of us in the Jewish community have experienced some sort of trauma or grief due to October 7th, the ongoing conflict, and the global rise in antisemitism.
Right Here, Right Now: How Meditation is Like Shabbat
"Take a moment to settle in to being here," I say aloud. My eyes are closed, but I know there are three other people in the room this morning. I heard them walk in, each to their own place in the sanctuary, and I wait until the sounds of their arrival have
Empathy in Action: Becoming a Teen Mental Health First Aider
Many of my friends struggle with anxiety and depression. I wanted to support them and guide them toward help. So, when I got an email about Teen Mental Health First Aid training as a next step after participating in the RAC's Teen Justice Fellowship last fall, I was intrigued.
Dying and Living with Dementia
Read about one man's journey to embrace life after he was diagnosed with early-stage dementia and how he found new meaning through studying Torah.
Shalom Begins on Your Plate: A Journey to Plant-Based Eating
Rabbi Adam Grossman's journey to plant-based eating is a testament to the transformative power of food choices. Inspired by his spouse's decision to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, Grossman embarked on a journey that would change his life and deepen his connection to Judaism.
For Some of Us the Holidays Are Just…Hard
As we head into the holiday season, I am acutely aware of how much different this year is going to be than previous ones. I will be celebrating without my mom for the first time. My mother died in January 2021, and I'm still dealing with the unexpected waves of grief that wash over me, sometimes out of nowhere. As I head into this first winter holiday season without her, I'm not quite sure I know what to expect, other than everything is going to be very different.