Even if the information is true, one who speaks disparagingly about another is guilty of lashon hara, evil speech.

Passover is our annual reconsideration of self within the greater Jewish story.

This week, you likely belted out the words Dayeinu.

May it be a Passover in which all can participate. Engaging for the guests and a little less pressure on the hosts.

What others might perceive as weakness, we should perceive as our calling.

May the story you share be a reminder that through our fears and uncertainty, alongside the bitterness we experience, redemption awaits.

Spiritual enslavement is not confined to the Egypt in the Torah.

Whenever we engage in a mitzvah, we create connection — and from that connection, light emerges.

We cannot ignore the extra soul God offers each week.

Honoring oneself, creating sacred boundaries, and cultivating self-worth allows a human being to better engage with the world.