Rabbi's Musings

As we prepare for the upcoming Days of Awe, I know things will be different this year as the anniversary of the October 7 tragedy looms. In addition to a communal commemoration in Houston on that date, gathering for the New Year and the Day of Atonement will be evocative of the emotions of the era. Think back to RH and YK right after 9/11. These days of tragedy and uncertainty are haunting. As I have said before, please do not hesitate to reach out to me for a conversation about whatever you are feeling.
 
In a related matter, this week I am teaching online a short class on Finding Hope. Please see information below and join if you can.

Tikvah Through Text: Finding Hope in Jewish Learning
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 11 AM CDT on Zoom. Click here to register.

Judaism teaches that in challenging times we can turn to each other and to our study of our sacred texts. "Tikvah Through Text" is a new initiative to help find hope in the darkness: each Thursday a different rabbi leads a 30-minute study session on some Jewish text relating to hope (“tikvah” in Hebrew). 

Join with others from around North America for an informal, sustaining study session that is open to anyone seeking connection and Jewish community. Organized by LAASOK, the liberal Beit Midrash (“House of Study”).