by Rabbi David Levin | Dec 15, 2017 | Blessings, General
What was it precisely, this miracle that is part of our lore? Was it the triumph of the Jews over the Greeks? Was it finding the single cruse of pure oil? Was it lighting the menorah even though there was only one day’s supply of oil? Was it that the flame burned for...
by Rabbi David Levin | Nov 21, 2017 | Blessings, General
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. This is an interesting year indeed. It seems that each day brings new issues testing us in new and often uncomfortable ways. However, this Thursday is Thanksgiving. Let us take time to celebrate our many blessings. For many...
by Rabbi David Levin | Nov 8, 2017 | Blessings, Chesbon HaNefesh, General, Peer Conversations, Teaching
Pleased and proud to help my friend and colleague Rabbi Richard Address launch Jewish Sacred Aging Radio! For the initiation of this wonderful project, Rabbi Address, Rabbi Simcha Raphael, and I had a lively insightful conversation about questions surrounding the...
by Rabbi David Levin | Nov 3, 2017 | General
For something truly extraordinary to happen, we must include the people already inside the tent. In Vayeira I see an important message about inclusivity, but it’s not what you think. Everyone looks at Abraham’s hospitality, running to the three men and offering rest,...
by Rabbi David Levin | Nov 3, 2017 | Blessings, General
For most of October, I have been away traveling with Naomi from Budapest to Amsterdam, spending most of our time in Germany. It was a fascinating trip, both revealing and thought-provoking. I look forward to sharing some of what I have learned and some of the...
