by Rabbi Brian | Apr 3, 2020 | 77% Weekly
Two-dird watder. Please, Dad-da. Yesterday at lunch at our kitchen table, my 11-year-old, Annie, was explaining to me how she deserved more screen time. She was poised. Brilliant in both logic and delivery. Laughing along at the utter brazenness of the request... by Rabbi Brian | Mar 22, 2020 | 77% Weekly
Despite my gallant efforts A noble start A beautiful fall day. Sunshine. Amazing colors of leaves. Crisp air. I decide to bike—instead of drive—the 2.1 miles to the synagogue where I’ll be teaching a course in a few weeks. We need to finalize some... by Rabbi Brian | Mar 13, 2020 | 77% Weekly
$200 S.D. (spiritual dollars) From my large, comfortable leather seat, I address the middle-aged man across from me. His eyes are closed. His head is cradled at the intersection of the loveseat’s armrest and back. We are about 20 minutes into our monthly spiritual... by Rabbi Brian | Mar 1, 2020 | 77% Weekly
Fear Notes If my life were a pinball machine, I would tell you the ball is lighting up the letters f.e.a.r. Fear is widespread. Coronavirus, the US Supreme Court sanctioning border agents to firing shots across the border and killing people in Mexico, the US... by Rabbi Brian | Feb 28, 2020 | 77% Weekly
Be there now. Do not accept reality as it is. Life can be better than this. You could be more content, more comfortable, and have better thoughts. You could have more. You could appreciate life more. You could breathe better, love more, and be more. You could... by Rabbi Brian | Feb 13, 2020 | 77% Weekly
An Ode to My Son After Accidentally Beating Him in Chess My boy, I didn’t know the incidental check I put you in was mate. You had me. Your first, legit, truly-earned victory was certainly no more than a half dozen moves away. It had been a... 