HeyJaredA Rabbi's random reflections
I'm an independent community rabbi, and I'm sharing random (and not so random!) thoughts about Torah, Jews, the community, the neighborhood, the world.
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Dedication (opens the original)
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Yesterday we dedicated the headstone for my mother’s gravesite. She died last summer, and given how scattered my family is, only my husband I stood at the site. Our local adult childrens’ schedules weren’t compatible, but the technology gods stepped in and my sisters around the world joined us. In fact, my sister Jan, a retired rabbi, posted something so beautiful, I’m just going to share it with you:Unveiling the mysteryIn the very depth of living of what is the process of grieving and the Jewi
Walking (opens the original)
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I have a nephew who runs a mindfulness program (shout out to Brightmind). He posted a simple video today about the value of taking a walk. I have been wanting to add a walk to my routine, at least until it gets too cold. But today is just gorgeous - blue sky, green trees, dogs walking their owners, and in a few hours, kids riding their bikes. Suburbia at its finest.As many of you know, I’ve spent the last ten months recovering from a lot of broken bones, and I’m happy to report that the 45 minut
Shana Tovah (opens the original)
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Back in the day (opens the original)
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Today was a perfect summer day. Blue sky with wisps of clouds, a light breeze, a rootbeer float, and meeting up with my past.I’m not talking about running into an old boyfriend or anything.No, I was at a local folk festival. I’m not sure I can caputre this afternoon actually, but I’ll try. For those of who you who don’t know, I spent about 12 years on the road as a folk singer/songwriter, touring all over the country, playing festivals and coffee houses, recording original songs. I was good, and
Nitzavim (opens the original)
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