Monthly Archives: September 2015

“This world is not my home…

“This world is not my home…
…I’m just a passing through.” Anyone else remember this song? Some days it’s easier than others to remember the fleeting nature of our life here. We are sojourners on this earth with our eternal home being prepared for us. The Jewish festival Sukkot, or Feast of Tabernacles, reminds me of our temporary status. The festival…
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The Name

The Name
Names not only tell us something about a person, but also about our relationship with that person. We may use a title such as doctor, pastor or mister. We may use a nickname revealing our familiarity and intimacy. Sometimes the name speaks specifically of our relationship, like mom, grandpa, or aunt. The same person will…
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May it be sweet

May it be sweet
Beginnings are exciting times with optimism and anticipation of the good things to come. I loved the first day of school with pages yet to be read, pencils yet to be used and a clean notebook. A new job, a trip, relationship or any turning of a page will hold fresh hopes. The Jewish New…
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Forgive us

Forgive us
“It’s not my fault!” The cry is heard routinely not only from children, but also from politicians, businessmen and, yes, from me. When things go wrong, our natural tendency is to find who is to blame, especially if we can get the fingers pointed away from ourselves. I heard on the news recently about a…
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