In a time of deepening division and rising fear—both outside and within the Jewish community—I find myself turning to unexpected places for lessons in unity, loyalty, and faith.
This month, I’ve written a series of reflections that aim to shine a light on the fractures we face—and the quiet, often overlooked pathways to healing:
Torah:
- Surviving the Spiritual Divide examines how painful disconnection within our community might be met with listening, humility, and a shared desire for wholeness.
- Banned by Brothers: Kane and Abel explores the original sibling rivalry to understand how spiritual estrangement can arise even among those closest to us.
- The Promised Land we never leave: Destiny of Diaspora explores the importance of the Land of Israel to Jews and the biblical and spiritual interconnections between Exile, Promised Land, and Diaspora.
- The Meaning of Minyan delves into the sacred mathematics at play when we come together as a spiritual community to make minyan.
Turf:
- Loyalty Lessons from the Locker Room turns to Fenway Park, where teammates like Ortiz and Pedroia teach us how difference and devotion can coexist—and even win championships.
- Tom Brady’s Touchdown Tosses Teach Torah reflects on the sacred spiral of a quarterback and wide receiver—reminding us that spiritual growth, like football, depends on timing, trust, and shared purpose.
- Bowled Over by Friendship chronicles my unlikely camaraderie with cricket legend Chris Gayle and how we formed a meaningful and enduring bond despite our very different perspectives.
Across Torah and turf, these stories remind us that healing doesn’t require uniformity—it requires unity. We don’t need to be the same to stay strong. We just need to have each other’s backs.
I hope these reflections offer perspective, and perhaps even hope, as we navigate the road ahead—together.
