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 up some connotations, but I’m going to ask you not to back away. Rabbi Brian is very inclusive and far from dogmatic.

He is working to make spirituality and the concepts of faith more approachable in our chaotic time. As he wrote recently, “Religion shouldn’t shackle people, it should set them free.“

Thought these few blogs might resonate with you:

Let me know what you think!

I’m trying to do my part to spread the word and understand how this translates IRL (in real life) to people IN my life, like you.

-Me

My Letter to Habakkuk

February 26, 2026

✧✧✧ To my dearest pen pal, Habbakuk: First, let me say, no one remembers the prophets who did not deliver on the goods. Your predictions came true. And, 2500+ years later, you are still remembered. Do you remember Lenny, that guy? Kept going around Judea telling people “the goats will lay down in green pastures,” and, then, remember? It

Me, Rabbi.

February 25, 2026

✧✧✧ I am a rabbi. I have a Masters Degree in Hebrew letters and a Doctorate of Divinity, and I am ordained as a rabbi. I have each credential framed, in my office, just behind where I sit. They’re not individually affixed to the wall—they lean against one another in a stack. I like the

Way Through

February 14, 2026

✧✧✧ Hugh’s dad died a few weeks ago. Hugh is a dear friend and Presbyterian minister in Waterloo (just west of Toronto), Ontario, Canada. I call, we small-talk for a while, and then I ask, “How is your heart?” “I appreciate you asking. My heart is heavy and sad.” ✧✧✧ I love Hugh.I mean, how many people do you know

Spread the word