Shabbat Table Talk

The Original GPS System

Summertime is approaching and many have begun planning their summer road trips and vacations. Does anyone remember a Trip-Tik? How about the maps from AAA? Nowadays the only preparation necessary is a phone and the Waze or Google Maps app to lead the way.

When our ancestors traversed throug…

The Anatomy of a Leader

Leadership is so important and there is an abundance of literature and coursework on the topic. Leaders are often held to a different standard, being that they are so often in the public eye. Leaders are looked to for inspiration, direction, and to set the tone for their organizations. Yet, …

Shavuot and the End of COVID-19

During the height of the fear, anxiety, and tumult of COVID-19, we all hoped, prayed, and longed for its speedy conclusion. The loss of life, the shutting down of society as we knew it, and the fear of the unknown was crippling. There are still long term Covid effects that remain for many. I…

An Accounting of Counting

What do people count? Some count sheep, some count their money, and others count their blessings. Counting is usually done when we want to take an inventory and know clearly how much is there. 

In Jewish thought, counting people is generally frowned upon. In Exodus 30:12 the Torah prescrib…

Pesach 2.0

Although I usually use this space to write about the Parsha of the week, since last Friday was a lesser known holiday, I’ve pivoted to discuss the holiday instead.

Every year when the township announces the date for fall leaf pickup, a secondary date is offered in case you didn’t prepar…