The Breath of Schoolchildren
by Rabbi Sari Laufer This week, my social media feeds filled with images of middle and high school students nationwide taking to the [...]
A Song of Miracle
by Rabbi Sari Laufer This week is known as Shabbat Shira, the Shabbat of Song, referring to the song the Israelites sing upon [...]
Rebecca and Isaac’s Guide to Raising Twins (Not)
In Rabbi Sari Laufer's latest commentary for MyJewishLearning.com, she explores the lessons we can learn from our tradition in how NOT to raise [...]
Finding the Extraordinary Moments in Ordinary Times
by Rabbi Sari Laufer If you had attended a Catholic Church this very weekend prior to 1959, you would have found yourself praying [...]
Who by Fire, and Who by Water?
By Rabbi Sari Laufer For many in this community, that question—and the melody to which it is often set—is a hallmark of the [...]
Providing aid to those affected by Hurricane Harvey
"Hurt has no shame and no label; we just need to heal one another" The city of Houston has been devastated by Hurricane [...]
The Comfort and Healing Power of Love
Today is Tu B'Av, the "Jewish Day of Love." To mark this occasion, Rabbi Sari Laufer wrote about the complexities and deep rewards [...]
Getting to Know Rabbi Sari Laufer
This summer Rabbi Sari Laufer joins the Stephen Wise Temple and Schools family as our Director of Congregational Engagement. Rabbi Laufer’s responsibilities will include [...]