In Jewish history class in my Orthodox high school, we learned that Reform Judaism came about to keep Jews in the fold by convincing them to not convert to Christianity. Reform synagogues were playing organs during the services. Or my dad's childhood story about how awkward he felt when, at his cousin's bar-mitzvah, the rabbi … Continue reading Reform Judaism
Tag: spirituality
Twists and Turns and Staying with Truth
Last night I went to a stand up open-mic to do stand up comedy for the first time since 2014 (which was the year I did stand up ;)). I had all my notes prepped. My hubby and I ended up getting there an hour earlier than when one signs up for the stand up … Continue reading Twists and Turns and Staying with Truth
Cat Calls: Calling Cats Out for Being Bitches
I speak to the cats in this video (mine is the black one!) but also I did it as a metaphor for humans:To have less jealousy and social comparison and more unity.(I am the queen of feeling other people having things = I lack things, but while the physical world is limited, the spiritual world … Continue reading Cat Calls: Calling Cats Out for Being Bitches
Jewish life = Tetris
Fitting in Jewish holidays to a full-time job is hard. We have to save PTO for it, which means fewer days on the beach—unless you're smart and go away to a beach for the holiday! (Preferably one with a nearby synagogue.) Jewish life is fitting together multiple pieces of a puzzle. Sometimes it doesn’t fit. … Continue reading Jewish life = Tetris
Part 2 – The Antidote
What is an antidote to forcing food down or other methods of numbing emotions? Self-forgiveness Self-compassion Acceptance of what is Instead of pushing it down And/or running away from it Carrying oneself with dignity and self-love Even when times are hard On Shabbat, G-d invites us to step away from all the distractions. I used … Continue reading Part 2 – The Antidote
If-Only Child
My uncle told me yesterday that after you have a child, your love for everyone else pales in comparison. His first, and, at the time, only child was taken by a freak volcano accident 21 years ago. I always listen astutely to his thoughts on life, knowing how much wisdom (and, unfortunately, pain) my uncle … Continue reading If-Only Child
Humans Are Complex
Recently I’ve been mulling over my decade of decadence. Was it all that decadent? No! But how could I resist the wordplay?! This evening I helped a friend by sending her all the information I had received about an upcoming camp program. She was very grateful. As in my nutrition career, it gives me great … Continue reading Humans Are Complex
Projected Intimacy
A challenge I had when dating was that whenever I would share my writings with the guy, I felt closer to them. Even if it turned out they didn't read it in the end, I immediately felt close just by merely sending it there way. Why did I connect to easily? Was my soul reaching … Continue reading Projected Intimacy
Will We
Will we still sense each other when our love is extinguished Will the scent of our love take time to diminish Between lust and love it’s hard to distinguish Maybe the love was real but it wasn’t enough Maybe the love was fake and to that I say “Tough”Cuz I’m broken without you as I … Continue reading Will We
Today is Tu B’Av aka Jewish Valentine’s Day
Today is Tu B'Av in the Jewish calendar. It's kind of like a Jewish Valentine's Day. But different. One, cuz it's not very well-known. Two, cuz it's entirely differently. See Wikipedia page here. How apropos hat we are currently in a theme on my blog of relationships! (Not planned, I promise!) Ok, well today, I … Continue reading Today is Tu B’Av aka Jewish Valentine’s Day
Mindful Nuggets 