Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Though we often dread the soul searching that accompanies our preparations for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur during this month of Elul, we must [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, September 3, 2024
One of the many traditions that has become part of Elul is sounding the shofar on each morning of the month, reminding us [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, September 2, 2024
Tonight marks the beginning of Elul, the final month in the Hebrew calendar. Its origins have been linked to the Akkadian word for [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, August 30, 2024
Many of us have probably already seen footage of the fences designed to protect the Israeli communities on the Gaza border being [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, August 29, 2024
It has long been taught that Judaism, as a rule, sanctifies time—not people or places. Our sacred rhythms rise and fall with the [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Rabbi Martin Buber, the great early 20th century theologian, told this story of Reb Simcha Bunem, an 18th century Hasidic rebbe. According [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, August 27, 2024
I want to return to Muir Woods and the fallen trees for a moment. Actually, I want to return to one tree [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, August 26, 2024
As you may (or may not) remember, I spoke last Rosh Hashanah about the Lahaina Banyan Tree. I have appreciated the updates that [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, August 23, 2024
If you saw it you would understand. The heartbreak. The utter heartbreak. Right before she begins her speech at the DNC with her [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, August 22, 2024
Reproductive Rights and Jewish Tradition Warning: These texts contemplate real-life circumstances and are particularly graphic and may be disturbing to some readers. [...]