Care and Long Distance Connection
I grew up watching my parents’ unwavering devotion to my grandparents, especially as they aged. Their dedication became the gold standard for care in my mind. When Grandma Sarah was […]
Entries by Evan Krame
Christmas Presence
Christmas coinciding with the first night of Hanukkah might suggest a joyous day. Yet, for me, it unfolded differently. I spent hours with my mother in her rehab room and […]
Dreaming of Freedom
Captive in an Egyptian prison, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams became the key to his freedom. What dreams did Joseph have during those long, uncertain years of captivity? Will dreams […]
Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses
Standing in the Shoes of Civil Rights Witnesses There is something haunting about a pair of empty shoes, especially children’s shoes when you know children have been murdered. I stood […]
Bad News Bearers
I needed a guide for navigating difficult conversations. Comforting the grieving and ill is a mitzvah, but we have to be careful what we say to be helpful and not […]
What’s Your Plan
When getting a haircut recently, I shared my stress about the current state of our country, especially the radical elements. Post-election, the news has me worrying about my family’s well-being. […]
I Saw Jacob Kissing Rachel
וַיִּשַּׁ֥ק יַעֲקֹ֖ב לְרָחֵ֑ל וַיִּשָּׂ֥א אֶת־קֹל֖וֹ וַיֵּֽבְךְּ׃ Then Jacob kissed Rachel and broke into tears. The story of Jacob kissing Rachel at the well is a tale of divine destiny and […]
Keep Digging
Molly Ivins famously observed, “The first rule of holes is, when you’re in one, stop digging.” Thomas Friedman added, “When you’re in three, bring a lot of shovels.” Reflecting on […]
Mike Huckabee’s Torah
In the Torah, as Rebekah’s family sends her off to marry Isaac, they offer her a striking blessing. Rather than the typical wishes we might expect for a young bride—health, […]
Abraham and the Jewish Perspective on Democracy
After a vitriolic election, we should reflect on the issues motivating the electorate. Candidates appealed to voters with positions on economic reforms, immigration policy, and women’s rights. For Jews, I […]
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the