Shabbat Candles

Miri demonstrates how one little candle puts a lot of power into the hands of one little girl. Or is it really just one little girl?

The conflict between the genders, the interplay between the masculine and feminine forces of our world continues. It is a process that is evolving and that each of us can and must contribute to—by pushing our boundaries, questioning our comfort zones and ...

It is complacency, not questions, that pose a threat to Judaism. Questions propel us out of the lethargy of our comfort zones to dig deeper and discover the greater truths hidden within our eternal Torah.

This past Shabbat, I lectured to a wonderful community of men and women on the West Coast, on the topic of: “Judaism, Making the World More Feminine.” It brought back to mind a discussion that took place a couple years ago, at one evening course that I ha...

When the world gets darker, it’s our mission to bring more light.

It’s summer, a time when people are on the road for one reason or another, and often away from home for Shabbat. Whether it’s on vacation, going to see the kids at camp or visiting family, knowing the shifting times for Shabbat candle-lighting can be tric...

When I think about all the moments I have missed because they weren’t happening at a good time for me, I cringe. Those moments are gone, never to be experienced again. But there will be new ones. And those new ones I can be present for, if I readjust my s...

The warm glow of shabbat candles always brings with it the smell of challah and chicken soup, laughter and family.

Shabbat shalom!