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 – Thursday, August 1, 2024
On Friday nights, the full 11 verses of Lecha Dodi include the words: קֽוּמִי צְאִי מִתּוֹךְ הַהֲפֵכָה. Arise and get out from the turmoil…. [...]
Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Earlier this month, I had the honor of spending ten days learning at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. As we move [...]
Daily Kavanah – Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Earlier this month, I had the honor of spending ten days learning at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. As we move through [...]
A New Torah: Poetry in the Three Weeks
A New Torah: Poetry in the Three Weeks Rabbi Sari Laufer July 26, 2024 | 20 Tamuz, 5784 Your browser does not [...]
Daily Kavanah – Monday, July 29, 2024
Earlier this month, I had the honor of spending ten days learning at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. As we move [...]
Daily Kavanah – Thursday, July 4, 2024
As we prepare to celebrate July 4, this week we will reflect on the themes of liberty and freedom across our tradition. There [...]