Rabbi's Blog

Please join me on Tuesday, July 30, 7pm, with a special Zoom program for Seaside members, to connect to your soul by connecting to the beauty of the natural world and Jewish wisdom about nature.

To sign up, log-in to this website with your member log-in, and then go to July 30 on the calendar. (You can only see this program if logged in).

 I believe that we are a part of Nature, not apart from nature. Just as the earth has her seas, gardens, rivers, and mountains, inside each of us is our sea of the unconscious, our garden of toil and pleasure, our streams of flow, and our peak experiences. Our inner world is a reflection of the planet and of ancient teachings left for us by our ancestors.

In this interactive class, we will explore “the shore” in nature, Jewish wisdom, and your own life: from sea caves to sand, seashells, and life on the edge of mystery. We will experience media including stunning original nature photography, text discussion, songs, guided meditation and mitzvah ideas. The practices we will learn may lead not only to a richer inner life and a heightened sense of awe, but to a deepened commitment to stewardship of the Earth and its inhabitants as the dwelling place of Shechinah.

There will be a special guest appearance by Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, founder of the Jewish ocean environmental group Tikkun HaYam, to tell us how to be better stewards of our home by the Sea. Learn about "Reverse Tashlich!" I hope to see you then! (I will also record the program for those who can't come in real time).