Recently the senior rabbi of my synagogue recounted a “discussion” with his wife. Out of frustration at being corrected for something she had said, she countered with, “Why do you have to take words so literally?” His response must have added to the marital discord: “Because words have meaning.” As much as I could see… Continue reading Word Police
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First Synogogue
The first step on my path to Judaism was attending my first worship service. At that point in my Adventure Girl journey, it was important that I go alone. So on a Friday night, I went to the nearest reform synagogue, took a deep breath, and I walked in. I almost left right away because… Continue reading First Synogogue
Grown Up, Now What? 