My Nana insisted on the presence of yellow roses at her funeral.

Routine may give us solace in knowing what comes next. But life occurs in between.

Brokenness is what we may feel.  But builders and beacons of light—that is who we are.

Our relationships thrive when we intentionally take a small step back, not withdrawing or retreating, but rather, wondering.

How do we create spiritual environments in which children that grow into teens that mature into adults, look at the siddur and feel a sense of ownership?

How many of us take the time to evaluate our relationship with God?

On Saturday night, I told my daughter, “It is ok to be afraid.” I couldn’t entirely shield her from the hostage situation at a Texas synagogue.

The scene outside of the windows was shockingly frightening. Pitch-black, a thick darkness in which we couldn’t see the hint of sunrise.

One of my favorite traditions during the secular new year is a semi-annual deep organizing of my home.