Rabbi Brian asks you to pick between “Compassion, Wisdom, Cleverness, Kindness, and Being Smart.” Which one do you think typifies you? Which do you wish did? And, how can you foster more of it in the world?
(A shout out this week to JB whose growing a lot.)
With Bread
May 4, 2026
Beloved, Let me tell you something I often say when counseling those mourning the loss of a loved one. “Unless you are a rabbi or minister, you shouldn’t be good at writing eulogies.” And then I add: “Let me give you a pro tip—think about writing a letter. Because you know how to write a letter and this way you
