Being Vulnerable Is Being Strong

Being Vulnerable Is Being Strong

At a 12 Step Recovery meeting I attended a while back one of the people shared the following quote that resonated with me. “Being vulnerable is being strong.” Often in life we are afraid to simply ask for help or guidance thinking that it makes us weak or...
Maimonides, Sabbaticals & Bonfires

Maimonides, Sabbaticals & Bonfires

1) This past Wednesday was an exciting day for many around the world.  It is the day of celebrating the conclusion of the 41st cycle of the study of Maimonides Magnum Opus – Sefer Hayad, and the beginning of the 42nd cycle.  Since I was a young Yeshiva...
Holy is Not Whole

Holy is Not Whole

What does it mean to live holy? Do I even want to live holy? Why would I want to live holy? These may be questions you’ve pondered from time to time. Yes, although I was born into an observant home and I am a Rabbi, I still, from time to time, ponder this question....
Get Breath Present

Get Breath Present

I’m trying to slow the engine down. Maybe it’s a midlife thing, maybe not. Regardless, along this journey I’ve discovered something interesting that I feel is connected to this week’s Parsha. The mind (or the ego) is constantly working, it never stops thinking. We...