The WOW of Sukkot

The WOW of Sukkot

“On the first day, you shall take the product of the beautiful trees, branches of palm trees, boughs of leafy trees, and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before Adonai your God for seven days.” (Leviticus 23:40) “In the fifteenth day of the seventh month,...
The WOW of a Dani Shapiro writing retreat

The WOW of a Dani Shapiro writing retreat

“Everything you need to know about life can be learned from a genuine and ongoing attempt to write.” Dani Shapiro And there I was. Eating a granola breakfast made by the bestselling author Dani Shapiro at a sprawling Connecticut estate owned by a famous television...

The Wow of Crossovers

The Wow of Crossovers   This Shabbat where the Jewish community reads the Torah Portion (parasha) of Beshalach, is known as Shabbat Shirah, The Sabbath of Song. It was given the name because of the song sung to God by the Israelites after they cross the Red Sea...
The Wow of Now is in the Neighborhood

The Wow of Now is in the Neighborhood

The snow fell mightily last night and through this morning, and it is, indeed, challenging for commuters, businesses, people trying to get to work, doctor’s appointments, day-care facilities, etc. Add to the snow, the frigid temperatures and the gusty winds and we’ve...

WOOING THE WOW of NOW

New Year! A time for transition. Transformation. New Possibilities. WOW! Welcome to my first entry on my nascent blog: Wooing the Wow of Now… What is Wooing the Wow of Now you might be asking? It’s about perspective, mindfulness, living in the moment, pursuing...