By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
I’m feeling totally uninspired and wondering why since I usually have more ideas for this column than I can write. Maybe it’s the cough that has taken up residence in my throat and doesn’t want to leave. Perhaps it’s political overload: even the most outrage…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
Am I the only person who hates self-checkout machines? My reasons are personal, at least at the grocery store. 1) The movement from cart to the self-checkout bothers my back. Grocery shopping is difficult enough without having it cause physical pain, in addition to …
By Bill Simons
Linking Robert Kraft to Super Bowl LVIII might prompt expressions of incredulity from many football fans. Once upon a time Kraft’s now hapless New England Patriots dominated the National Football League. In the prime of quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick, the Kr…
By Shelley Hubal
The challenges of our world today are numerous and, like many of you, I have been feeling enormous grief over the war in Israel and Gaza. As I reflect on the last few weeks, I thought it might be nice to share some interactions with community members who have brought me som…
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
I remember the first time I accepted the label “disabled.” When I had what I now think of as my final drop in hearing, I continued to search for a medical solution. What I did not yet realize – or maybe was just unwilling to admit – was that I had a permanen…
