Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: What Every Jew Needs to Know
In 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved House Resolution 1522, designating the final week in September as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Week and the last Wednesday of the month as National Previvor Day. Ironically, when Rep.
Reflecting on Simchat Torah
Thanks to social media and electronic devices you can check in on Foursquare and read the Mishkan T'filah prayer book on a handheld device at the same time. Yet for all the modern inventions, the Torah remains unaffected.
The Jewish Positive Spin
I am a little obsessed with the idea of positive thinking. I have done sermons over the years about not complaining, about speaking nicely to each other (instead of gossiping), and about plain positive thinking.
Prayers for Two Boys Who Are Sick
I've been thinking a lot lately about children who are sick. Their names rise up in my morning prayer; their images float before me during meditation. In my extended online community, there are two children who are struggling with cancer.
Alzheimer’s Disease: A New Frontier in Health and Wellness
My grandfather was looking at me through empty eyes. His scruffy mustache was unmoving; he was just staring. My dad was making simple, small talk, but grandpa was just staring.
Finding Blessings, Even With a "New Normal"
My husband Michael and I were big fans of the television show The West Wing. One could say that we watched it religiously.
Rethinking the Holy Days
I’ve come to the conclusion we need to change the date of Simchat Torah. Our Jewish festivals must be re-envisioned as inspirational community gatherings of joyful spiritual Jewish celebration. Every single festival needs to be a time of great community involvement and meaning.