Category: America
Happy Thanksgiving
It is easy to focus on how far we’ve yet to go and forget how far we’ve come. I am reminded of the classic family vacation/car trip. No sooner are we in the car before someone cries from the back seat, “Are we there yet?” which is drowned out by “I need the potty!” The finish line never seemed so far away.
But for those familiar with the experience, the fact that we got everything packed into the car and started the trip (without leaving any children behind) is quite an accomplishment.
So, by way of silly segue and flawed metaphor, let us find grace and thanks on this Thanksgiving. Our journey is far from over, and the aspirations for a free and just society are far from realized. But we have many blessings for which to be profoundly grateful. So, find the space in your heart to embrace these and share them with others. They become the wellspring from which to draw strength in all of the work we have yet to do. For no my sweet child, we are not there yet, but we are on the way!
Happy Thanksgiving!
This weekend we welcome Shabbat Juneteenth! Our newest national holiday is an acknowledgment of past wrongs and a hope for a brighter future.
The extraordinary Shira Kline leads Batya Levines wonderful “We Rise” combined with the prayer of gratitude Modeh Ani.
Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom
I share the wonderful rendition of Amazing Grace performed by Garth Brooks at the Inauguration.
This beautiful song is for all of us. There was a time when Jews avoided this piece because of historic frictions. But if we are brave enough, we can embrace the power, beauty, and majesty of the music as we march forward with all our brothers and sisters in love.
Shabbat Shalom
Our Country, May it Be
Inspiration and ideals in familiar music, as befitting the inauguration of our 46th president. A prayer in a song for our country
There is work we can do
A pre-Thanksgiving reflection
Hoping you enjoy a happy Thanksgiving
To a very good Thanksgiving!
Shabbat Shalom
Shevet Achim V’achayot is is a collaboration of Doron Madali and Idan Raichel.
The idea of living together as brothers and sisters is a powerful dream that I hope we can work towards as we welcome Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom