There is no more jarring oxymoron than the phrase “emergency routine”—the collision between what defines normal life and a state of constant crisis. Normal life means leaving safely for school … Continued
Jerusalem
A View from Jerusalem – August 2018
In a few days, the Jewish world will mark the first day of the month of Elul, known as the month of mercy and forgiveness. It is the month … Continued
Mekudeshet – D’ash
Dásh – August 2018 Mekudeshet: The summer season in Israel is often characterized by a dissonance between the solemn days of the Jewish calendar (during the three weeks before Tisha … Continued
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Parallel Cities
When I had originally planned on this month’s message, I had no idea that I would open it with a prayer for the safety and well being of three Israeli … Continued