Author Archive: Myra Meskin
What does Jewish community do for me?
While in rabbinical school, a mentor of mine said “if you want to understand what someone values, look at where they’re spending their money – there is no greater values statement than someone’s bank statement.” For better or worse, this pandemic has forced many of us to reassess our financial commitments, often playing our values against […]
Continue ReadingParashat Matot-Masei: Pushing Past Our Fear
When was the last time that fear stopped you from doing something? Maybe it was when taking on a new project at work, or when challenging yourself to get involved in your community in a new way. It could also be that your fears these days are wrapped up in the all-too-real reality of whether […]
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