Daily Kavanah – Friday, July 12, 2024
One of my friends and I frequently disagree about a fundamental aspect of human nature. He thinks that people are drawn to wickedness; [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, July 5, 2024
These past few weeks in Israel, there [...]
Search for Meaning with Yuval Davidovits
Yuval Davidovits, Rabbi Yoshi's cousin, grew up in Israel and the United States. He recently completed his service [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, June 21, 2024
One of my favorite poems was written by Hannah Senesh in 1942. It’s commonly known as “Eli, Eli” but she titled it, [...]
Search for Meaning with Sharon Fidelman
Sharon Fidelman served as a naval "Tatzpitanit" in the IDF. Her job was to monitor Israel's sea border [...]
Creating Wholeness amidst Brokenness: A Ten Commandments Story
Creating Wholeness amidst Brokenness: A Ten Commandments Story Rabbi Ron Stern June 14, 2024 | 8 Nisan, 5784 Your browser does not [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, June 14, 2024
Recited in our homes as we welcome Shabbat, on our bimah at b'nai mitzvah and holidays – the Priestly Benediction is right there [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, June 13, 2024
The People Shine I first met Yuvi Tashomi when she came to the U.S. to speak at Wise. Her organization, Friends by Nature, seeks [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Jewish Life in Darkened Times I sat with Israeli Reform rabbis at Beit Daniel in Tel Aviv. I thought I was there [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Hostages and Fallen Soldiers—A Nation’s Determination My dearest friend (American born, current resident and citizen of Israel) and I made the [...]