Seven Minutes of Jewish Spirituality

Can an emotion be commanded? 07.07.2026 10:20 ↓

We ask the question if an emotion can be commanded?

America at 250 30.06.2026 8:56 ↓

Reflecting on the promise of The United States of America

When bad things happen... 23.06.2026 9:56 ↓

The Jewish response to tragedy

Diversity 16.06.2026 10:44 ↓

What does Judaism have to say about diversity?

Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh 09.06.2026 8:46 ↓

"I will be what I will be"

Will you notice? 02.06.2026 7:21 ↓

The bush was burning forever....and Moses noticed it.

Just a Simple Rock 19.05.2026 11:13 ↓

Just a simple rock....that contains a diamond!

A Poetic Symphony 12.05.2026 8:09 ↓

The liturgy presents us with a psalm for every day of the week. Upon analysis, we see that we are presented with a poetic symphony of grandeur, frustration, and, ultimately, hope.

Free Choice? 05.05.2026 8:48 ↓

What does Judaism say about free will?

A quote by Hugo Bergman 28.04.2026 8:31 ↓

There must be good in the world

Yom HaZikaron - Day of Remembrance 21.04.2026 9:19 ↓

Today is Yom HaZikaron....a day for remembering

Caregiving in Jewish Tradition 14.04.2026 9:42 ↓

Learning to be a caregiver and to accept caregiving as well.

The Eighth Day 07.04.2026 10:38 ↓

What? Passover is EIGHT DAYS LONG??? oh yes.....

Broken Matza and Maror 31.03.2026 11:02 ↓

What is the meaning of broken matza and bitter herbs?

Seder time....again??? 24.03.2026 8:56 ↓

Why do we need to repeat this story again this year? Didn't we hear it just last year?

A taste of Deeper Meanings of Passover 17.03.2026 9:30 ↓

Tonight a small tase of our longer class that is upcoming. On Thursday night I will present here a longer class called "Deeper Meanings of Passover". Watch for it here on podcasts or on YouTube.

Einstein 10.03.2026 11:25 ↓

What does Einstein have to teach us about our eternal soul?

Esther's Brave Words 03.03.2026 8:07 ↓

Will Esther inspire us?

Getting Down and Dirty 24.02.2026 6:44 ↓

We're wrestlers, after all.

A visit to Israel 03.02.2026 11:26 ↓

Reactions to my recent visit to Israel

Creating a New World 27.01.2026 11:51 ↓

On Rosh Hashanah we not only celebrate a new year but we create a new world full of possibilities.

Family and Friends 20.01.2026 8:41 ↓

Just a reflection on family, friends and community

Each of us is Unique 13.01.2026 7:33 ↓

A quote from Martin Buber

Unfolding Mysteries 06.01.2026 8:43 ↓

Our lives are full of mysteries that unfold before our very eyes. Why should we be surprised that beyond our physical life, mysteries can continue to unfold?

We Live in Two Worlds 30.12.2025 5:56 ↓

This week, we feel the dichotomy between the secular calendar and the religious calendar.