Treating the M’tzora in Each Generation
Birds of a Feather (Don’t Always) Flock Together: Sacred Ornithology and Efforts for Peace
When a Hallway is Sacred: Priests and Purity
When Sacrifice Tastes Like Chicken
Sacred Nephrology in Parashat Tzav and The Power of Two
What Would You Hold Onto – At Any Price?
The show, Pawn Stars, is a runaway hit on the History Channel. It tells the story of three generations of the Harrison family and their Las Vegas pawnshop.
What Does It Mean to Be a Man in Full?
One day, I may give a sermon titled: "Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Pagan Philosopher." This is thanks to the book, The Art of Living ,1 by Sharon Lebell.
Practice Positive Pessimism and Partner with God
Most of us have grown up with the power of positive thinking. We've been warned about negative outlooks and what popular psychologists call "catastrophizing." To have a successful outcome when facing a problem, we're told that we need to avoid the bad and focus on the good.
Joseph the Educator
In this week's Torah portion, Mikeitz, Joseph, now the viceroy of Egypt, receives a visit from his brothers who seek relief from the famine in Canaan.
Leadership and Letting Go
Can you say chutzpah? How about arrogance? Or is ignorance a more appropriate word for people behaving badly?