Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

Inner Quiet
But when Moses told this to the Israelites, they would not listen to Moses, their spirits crushed by cruel bondage. (Exodus 6:9)
I have heard of wives speaking to their husbands while they are watching football and for whatever reason, the husband seems to be listening yet they are unable to even repeat back what the wife just told him.  I have heard, as well, that can be extremely frustrating for the wife.  Sometimes the husband can actually repeat back the words, however, he still has no idea what she is talking about.  I hear that is also upsetting to the wife. 
Life can be distracting especially when we are suffering.  You can have a thousand complaints about your life until you have a real health issue, then you only have one.  There are circumstances in our lives in which the entire world goes silent and we can only hear the inner voice of pain.  In those moments we need to find an internal quiet so that we can return to the world. 

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January 30
Religion and Politics
Now that President Trump has been inaugurated, it is time to have a serious conversation about the role of religion in politics.  Our country has steadfastly stood behind the principle of seperation of church and state.  But have we?  Let's have a serious discussion about the role of religion in shaping society.
February 13
Not all Uncomfortable Conversations Have to Be Difficult
We all have to visit someone who is ill, elderly or make a shiva call.  In this workshop, I will teach you about how to do that. What is the best way to start?  How do you move on from just talking about the weather?  And how to end the conversation.  No doubt this workshop will deepen every conversation and I look forward to sharing my 30+ years experience in this area.
March 20 
Whine and Wine
We like to brainstorm ideas about how to survive life.  Or just complain.  In the past we have talked about raising kids or dealing with aging parents or both at the same time.  Well, holidays present their own unique set of challenges, especially Passover.  Let's get it all out and talk or just kvetch.