It’s been about a month since our last Yoga Shabbat, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Especially today, on the eve of Tu B’Shevat. I remember that moment in the service when we gathered in a circle, at Nancy’s instruction, and formed a stand of trees. Each of us, some more tentatively than others, assumed the Tree Pose. I was particularly self-conscious about how unsteady I felt on one foot. “Remember,” Nancy said in…
Rabbi's Message
Much has been written in the last few weeks about the convergence of Hanukkah & Christmas. I’m more interested in Hanukkah’s crossover from 2024 to 2025. Today, the eighth day of Hanukkah, coincides with the second day of the Hebrew month of Tevet and the second day of the month of January, which is the second day of the new year of 2025. The significance of this connection between Hanukkah and the new year occurred…
Despite being a GenXer and spending plenty of time teaching teenagers, I’ve never been an early adopter of new technology. I’m especially wary of the computerized bells and whistles in my vehicle—more things that can break and require costly repairs. However, I’ve come to appreciate one safety feature in my new car: Adaptive Cruise Control. At first I wasn’t sure I wanted to use this feature on Evesboro-Medford Road. I didn’t feel I could trust…