Labor Day. Together.
“You need to give me an overview of which way we are going.” Jane is driving. I am crocheting yet another hat in the seat
The SIXTH Love Language
A NOTE FROM THE FUTURE: Hi. This is Rabbi Brian in 2019. August. The article below was written in 2014. It’s wonderful. But, not how
Forgive Them (Follow-up)
MORE Thoughts about forgiveness Last week, I sent an article about forgiveness–imploring you to forgive people for their transgressions. This week, I wanted to follow-up
OFNR, on being a spiritual bad-ass
Podcast: Rabbi Brian teaches how the letters O.F.N.R. can help to slow us down and help us in our day to day interactions. Video version:
Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do
Making Mistakes “What does it feel like when you make a mistake?” It’s a question that Kathryn Schulz asks people. She’s an expert in mistakes.
The Thirty-Five Year Gosub Redemption
October. Portland. Bedtime. Annie’s room. 2018 “But I shouldn’t be in that group,” my daughter wailed over and over again. Annie was put in remedial
God’s Laugher
And God Laughed Zoe approached me with a funny look on her face. “Rabbi,” she said, “I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask you
High Holy Day 2019
Podcast: Join Rabbi Brian and 30+ people for a discussion about forgiveness and atonement. The service happened on October 4, 2019. It was lovely despite
Not To Complain (part 2)
Not-Complain, Part 2 Before I send each newsletter, I wonder, “Will they like this one?” I also often wonder about the staggering number of
A Bigger Cross
Podcast: Rabbi Brian ponders the idea that there will always be a bigger cross – more suffering. But, the bottom line is WE AREN’T MEANT
Talking Rationally To Adults About God
Podcast: Rabbi Brian talks to Congregation Shir Tikvah about how talking about God and about God (whatsoever that word means to them).Running Time: about an
Not To Complain
Not To Complain It would have been a comfortable chaise lounge, except it was in Dr. Black’s brightly lit dentist’s office. He walked in and
Not Remembering Half RIght
September 11, 2001 A. Where were you?B. What were you doing?C. Who do you remember being with you?D. Who did you talk to?E. What did
Rabbi Brian’s Public Diary
RABBI BRIAN’S PUBLIC DIARY 2019: ISSUE #19. @RABBI_BRIAN_1970 The outburst comes from the guy behind me in the TSA line at Portland
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