
You, in a circle, with schmutz!
This newsletter arrives 40/52 weeks a year because, the author (and probably you as well)needs to remember that striving for 100% causes spiritual-religious damage to

Not-B, Doni, and Me.
If you didn’t know, every summer, I work as a counselor at Tannen’s Magic Camp. I’ve been going there since I was a camper at

Seeking Clearly
A dear woman I’ve known through ROTB for years asked me to help her find a community with whom she might feel a spiritual-connection. She

Surrender to Surrendering
The word “Isreal” means someone who struggles with God. In Judaism we often talk about fighting with God and that the wrestling is an ongoing

The Five Love Languages
38/40 RabbiBrian The Five Love Languages You’ve heard me talk about the phrase “believe in God” in my podcasts and newsletters. I’ve expounded

The Bad (and ugly) Side of B’shert
The Yiddish word “b’shert” means something is or was meant to be. Sometimes at weddings I will look at the couple and say, “It is
God Talk 11/16 @ WHUUF (2/2)
Rabbi Brian did two presentation on finding and being with (the) God (of your understanding) at the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Portland, Oregon.
God Talk 11/16 @ WHUUF (1/2)
Rabbi Brian did two presentation on finding and being with (the) God (of your understanding) at the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Portland, Oregon.

Running Out of Excuses
One of my good friends and his beloved recently took out a loan, got financing and bought a vacation property. They were very excited because,

Fun and loss. Both/and.
There is a community pool near our house where my family goes a lot during the summer. We splash about and enjoy the glorious Portland

Balls in the Air
One day this past summer, I took my kids to our neighborhood swimming pool. My son had brought along three balls my mother had given
Accentuate the negative
Rabbi Brian wonders why it is that we hold onto the bad better than the good.
Time off, Rabbi
Rabbi Brian admits that he is mainly preaching to himself.
Compartmentalized
Rabbi Brian talks about how his students are often more alive than he is.
Anxious for good reason
Rabbi Brian muses that sensational news might be good to help us feel anxious.