For Nate, On His First Birthday

Parashat Yitro / Senior Sermon (HUC-JIR)

“ We shift our focus back to the glory, the splendor, and the exaltation, reminding us that there is an important counterbalance to our collective anxiety. And, if we do our jobs correctly, we emerge from this space a little more connected, a little less alone, and a little more ready to do our sacred work. ”

What Kind of Country Is This?

Parashat Shlach L’cha

“ And when we start scouting, we expose the reality that this is the kind of country where 1.7 million students are in schools with police but no guidance counselors. This is the kind of country where 3 million students are in schools with police but no nurses… where 6 million students are in schools with police but no school psychologists… where 10 million students are in schools with police but no social workers. ”

A Prayer to the Spirit of History

Parashat D’varim / Shabbat Hazon

“ The image is familiar. The leader nearing the end of his life, standing and gazing at what appears to be the promise of a better future. He knows that it is because of his tireless efforts that the people have made it this far. But he also knows that his time has come to an end. He will not be able to lead the people further into the promised land. ”