Author Archives: Naomi

On loving the journey

This week’s Torah portion is about building a sacred space. While wandering in the desert, the Israelites needed a central place for God to dwell amongst them and to look to for comfort and direction. We read that each person … Continue reading

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Time flies with good books! January check-in

We have had some un-Texas-like weather… a hard freeze where it was 17 degrees and Peanut, our little palm tree, had to be protected… The jury is still out on whether she survived. Then it rained for days and days. … Continue reading

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One small thing you could do to protect our democracy

It certainly feels to me that our country is in the midst of some kind of adolescent identity crisis. What kind of independence are we granted and what do we need to give in exchange for it? I understand that … Continue reading

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End of year reading report

Happy New Year, blogland friends!! I hope it has been a fresh start for you. Let’s hope for some good news soon about hostages in Israel. My little family went on a Celebrity cruise and had so much fun celebrating … Continue reading

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October books

See the correct formatting of this post by clicking the title. If you only have a minute to find a book recommendation, please go right now to buy this book by Avi Melamed. It is an excellent and fascinating explanation … Continue reading

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Thoughts on war

I feel compelled to put some thoughts down here, both to help me un-jumble my brain and to have as a memory. I am in rabbinical school because I love the Jewish people. I love our Torah and the covenant … Continue reading

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