This week, Parashat Va’etchanan, Shabbat Nachamu, and Tu B’Av invite us to move from heartbreak toward consolation—and from listening toward love. The Shema reminds us that listening is a sacred practice that can deepen connection, understanding, and hope.
Remembering as a Path to Renewal
As I mark my beloved husband Andy’s fifteenth yahrzeit, Parashat Devarim invites me to look back with love, carry forward the lessons of the journey, and discover how remembrance can become a path to renewal.
We Do Not Journey Alone
Matot-Masei reminds us that we are not meant to journey alone. May we find strength along the way—and become a source of strength for those who travel beside us.
From Heartbreak to Peace
As we enter the Three Weeks and read Parashat Pinchas, I am reflecting on heartbreak, lament, healing, and the Torah’s promise of a covenant of peace.
At the Crossroads of Grief and Blessing
At the crossroads of grief and blessing, Parashat Chukat-Balak reminds us that sorrow and joy can coexist. Chukat gives us permission to grieve, while Balak opens our hearts to unexpected blessing, courage, and the sacred light that helps us continue the journey.
Healing Light
In this deeply personal reflection on Parashat Beha’alotecha, I write about finding strength in overwhelming times, praying for healing for those I love, and the sacred call to create communities of dignity, blessing, and belonging during Pride Month.