Spread the word
I’m a proud member of Religion Outside The Box – a Portland-nonprofit run by Rabbi Brian. I know the words “religion” and the title “rabbi” bring
Loving those who hate
Rabbi Brian talks about an interaction of love that he had with an angry preacher at a protest march in Salem, Oregon.
Lighter through Practice
Rabbi Brian talks about how joy (and anger) are the effects of habit and familiarity.
Social Construct. The importance
Social constructs are real. And, while they can’t tell us what to think, they certainly can tell us what to think about – and, thereby,
Shadow Dinner
You clicked on the link that led you here. So, we know you are somewhat interested. Do you dare find out more? I will let
Making Mistakes. And, forgiveness.
Rabbi Brian talks about making mistakes. And, forgiveness.
Fear. But, don’t indulge it.
I had wanted today’s article to align with the celebration in the U.S. of Martin Luther King, Jr. However, my plans did not work out. While
Offense in our heads
Rabbi Brian talks about how most of this stuff is all in our heads. “If you dislike someone the way they hold their spoon will
ABC. Vertical with God.
Left/Right & Up/Down & ABC’s Atonement works in two different directions: horizontally ➡ and vertically ⬆. ➡ Atonement on the horizontal axis is
Spiritual Acceptance – What is is.
Acceptance is saying “what is is.” Acceptance The more we fight with reality, the less smoothly our lives go. The spiritual word for “not fighting
Finding S P A C I O U S S N E S S
How to get 20 extra minutes… without changing a thing.
Euthanasia
Someone asked Rabbi Brian to talk about Euthanasia. So he does.
Free Gift (for tech addicts)!
Last Monday, you received issue 38/40 of this newsletter, which suggested that thoughtful gift-giving can curb this season from becoming the holidazes. A web-version of the article can be