by Rabbi David Levin | Jun 17, 2018 | Blessings, General
In my work on re-imagining Ethical Wills at Conversations for Life and Legacy®, I often speak about what we might have left unsaid to those who are gone. On this Father’s Day the line from Dan Fogelberg’s The Leader of the Band comes to mind; “And papa I don’t think...
by Rabbi David Levin | Apr 11, 2018 | Blessings, Chesbon HaNefesh
by Rabbi David Levin | Mar 7, 2018 | Blessings, Chesbon HaNefesh, Peer Conversations, Teaching
Thank you to Congregation Beth Or for a wonderful Beit Sefer, an evening of learning. I had the honor to present Conversations For Life And Legacy® to talk about how we create our Legacy, not only for our loved ones but for ourselves. We also experienced the power of...
by Rabbi David Levin | Mar 6, 2018 | Blessings, Chesbon HaNefesh, General, Peer Conversations, Teaching
Thank you to the good people at KleinLife Center City for sharing a presentation of Conversations For Life and Legacy® this past Friday. After sharing a Kabbalat Shabbat Service and delicious meal, I had the pleasure of presenting this wonderful take on the deep...
by Rabbi David Levin | Feb 27, 2018 | Blessings, Chesbon HaNefesh, General, Peer Conversations, Teaching
We celebrate life. When someone has a birthday, we wish them Ad Meah v’Esrim! May you live to 120. We hope that you will also live as long as Moses. It’s a great idea, but how many of us know someone, anyone who has actually made it that far? We wish long life, but...
by Rabbi David Levin | Feb 16, 2018 | Blessings, Chesbon HaNefesh, General
This is another Shabbat filled with anger, grief, and tragic loss. Seventeen children and teachers were murdered in their school. I believe that we will be God damned if each of us does not join to protect our children from the ravages of gun violence. I was taught...