It’s part of the nature of man to start with romance and build to a reality. — Ray Bradbury. Yesterday, I wrote about my anniversary, but like the day after my wedding day fifty-four years ago, a marriage really begins the following day. In the reality of building a life together. Ray Bradbury’s observation, encapsulates a…
Every Bird In The Sky
I know every bird in the sky, and the creatures in the field are in my sight. – Psalm 50:11. This verse, and others like it, often brings me back to what I believe to be a truth: the idea that God knows us intimately, deeply, and completely. When I was a boy, this omnipotence was…
Sabbath Rest
It’s a beautiful day outside, a blessed relief from the oppressive humidity that’s clung to the city all week. Like most mornings, I settled into my meditation, ready to center myself and then dive into the day’s tasks. But today, the familiar stillness felt different. A quiet resistance simmered beneath the surface, a sense of…
May His Name Be Erased
Our book club was recently introduced to a powerful article by Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik called “The Virtue of Hate.” It was sent to us by one of our members and has been on my mind ever since. The article delves into the Jewish tradition’s perspective on dealing with enemies and individuals who have committed…