This July marked the beginning of my 9th year serving as the rabbi of an amazing Jewish Startup. The funny thing is, it’s only in the last couple of months that I realized that I am, in fact, the rabbi of a Jewish Startup with one small exception– this particular startup is going on 24 […]
“You ain’t gonna learn what you don’t wanna know.”
Today I’m wearing my Grateful Dead yarmulke. That’s because this morning we had our annual Rock Shabbat at The Davis Academy. So when the time came to pick a quote for #BlogAMonth I instantly knew that I could turn to my favorite band for inspiration. Hence, “You ain’t gonna learn what you don’t wanna know.” […]
Fearless
I don’t want to be fearless. I think it’s good that my 3 year old son gets scared when the table at our local hibachi restaurant spontaneously bursts into flames as the chef puts on his culinary show. I think it’s good that my 5 year old daughter wants to hold my hand when […]
A Meditation for the Airport Traveler
may I arrive at my destination in wholeness and in peace may my fellow travelers, those I know and those I don’t, those who choose to travel and those who must, arrive at their destinations in wholeness and in peace may those that fly the planes, care for the planes, and care for all these […]
The Airport
Going home going away from home on vacation off to work for pleasure out of obligation to care for the sick to consult an expert to get a second opinion to see an old friend to make music to see art to attend a meeting to present at a conference to learn to fulfill a […]
Spiritual Gleanings from Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at Terminal West
Last night I caught Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at Terminal West. Terminal West is an intimate and laid back venue on Atlanta’s West Side and KDTU is a hot band that tours a lot. Put them together– great show. Here are a few “spiritual gleanings” from the evening: Love. It’s abundantly clear that Karl Denson […]