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Blessings and Curses
Leaning into the space between blessings and curses may be the key to a more satisfying life and a better world.
August 14, 2025
Faithful Observance of Law
Laws can be twisted. Proper observance of the law is a matter of faith in the divine impetus toward democracy.
August 9, 2025
Beyond Blame: The Path to a Better Life
Having children is an act of hope that the world will be better and faith in your abilities as a parent.
August 1, 2025
Contemplating Children
Having children is an act of hope that the world will be better and faith in your abilities as a parent.
July 25, 2025
Refined by Fire
By Rabbi Evan J. Krame People can improve when they’ve experienced challenge—perhaps even suffering. It’s a process of refinement, like gold passed through fire until it shines pure. The difficulty is that most of us would rather avoid the flames altogether. So we reach for self-improvement: spiritual practices, healthcare regimens, exercise routines. We tell ourselves…
July 19, 2025
Counting on the Tribe
By Rabbi Evan J. Krame Sitting in a vegetarian restaurant in Lisbon, I look to my left and right. The couple to our left seems to be Jewish. Two tables to our right, another couple is unmistakably Jewish. We often have a kind of ethnocentric radar—“Jew-dar,” if you will—for identifying our people. It’s as old…
July 12, 2025
Fear, Perception, and the Path to Peace
Our brains perceive a threat, and we feel fear. Fear is a primary emotion with tremendous motivational power. It plays a vital role in shaping our actions and decisions, especially those related to survival and threat response. But fear does more than protect—it also distorts. It can cloud our judgment, fuel prejudice, and lead us…
July 3, 2025
Misdirection, Mourning, and Misplaced Anger
Magicians rely on misdirection—the art of drawing attention away from what truly matters to achieve a predetermined, surprising outcome. Emotionally, we often do the same. Instead of confronting what truly troubles us—grief, fear, sadness—we redirect our discomfort elsewhere, sometimes lashing out at those closest to us. This ancient tactic is not only psychological but spiritual,…
June 28, 2025
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