In this week's Torah portion, Eikev, Moses paints a picture of the Promised Land. It's a place overflowing with abundance: wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil, and honey. He reminds the Israelites that when they arrive, they should pause, appreciate what they have, and give thanks. It

One of the defining themes of Parashat Chukat is transition.  Within a relatively short span of text, we witness the passing of Miriam, the death of Aaron, and the moment when Moses learns that he will not lead the people into the Promised Land. On the surface, it is a portion filled with endings. Yet beneath those

I hope you’ll join us this Monday evening for Temple Jeremiah’s Annual Meeting, where I’ll have the privilege of leading our keynote presentation sharing lessons from my capstone project, which culminated in my recent graduation from the HUC Executive Masters program in Jewish Education in New York. I’m incredibly

Shabbat Shalom, This week’s parsha, Sh’mini, is about stepping into a long-awaited moment and taking the time to recognize the people who helped get you there. I find that in the busyness of our ever-evolving world, we don’t always pause to appreciate just how meaningful it is to lift

Shabbat Shalom,  This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, includes a reminder that might seem almost out of place in the middle of so much action. In the midst of building the Mishkan (portable sanctuary), organizing a community, and carrying out sacred work, God pauses to command the Israelites about Shabbat. Even while engaged in meaningful and

For much of the past year, I have served as one of the Programming Co-Chairs for the ARJE Annual Gathering, a national conference that brings together Reform Jewish educators and presenters from across the country to learn, connect, and grow as one community. Each year, the conference location is

Shabbat Shalom and Happy New Year!   I am so fortunate to be able to be the first Shabbat Shalom message to go out as everyone celebrates the new year. I feel like every time "New Years" comes around, we take the time to reflect on the past and think