Elul Day 29 Tonight begins the first night of Rosh Hashanah. Shana tova u'metukah–a new, sweet year.  Sweet: affectionate, agreeable, amiable, angelic, appealing, attractive, beautiful, beloved, charming, cherished, considerate, darling,… Read More

Elul Day 28 I have been thinking about traction lately. Traction steadies our feet. Traction involves ongoing points of contact and connection. Traction requires a solid, reliable boundary. We need… Read More

Elul Day 27 In a few days it will be Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish new year. Tishrei has more holidays than any other month of the year.… Read More

Elul Day 26 We are always in between something. Beginning and ending. Day and Night. Birth and Death. In Judaism, the distinction between this and that has great importance, but… Read More

Elul Day 25, continued This morning I was writing about thirst, not only the physical aspect of thirst but the spiritual aspect as well. As I reflected on this throughout… Read More