In this four-day bridge between Yom Kippur and Sukkot, Liddy and I will soon get out our sukkah parts so we can build our sukkah, but I am still thinking of and really feeling for Jonah. This morning it landed on me differently that after Jonah has spoken to Nineveh and they’ve repented and God has forgiven them, Jonah builds himself a sukkah to the east of the city.
Read MoreSukkot has long been a favorite holiday of mine, and not only because it's the next one on the calendar. Still, this year, I'm struggling to find joy in this season of joy. Maybe you are, too. I have some ideas, I’d love to hear yours, too. I have a Sukkot Guide to share, and also 14 things that I’m doing or committing to doing this week.
Read MoreImagine! While Miguel and I shared this d’var Torah on the bima at Mount Zion Temple in Saint Paul, back in Honduras Sindy was delivering her baby - the little pumpkin in this picture. As soon as we’d finished speaking, Miguel rushed to the lobby where he got on the phone with Viktor who shouted with joy, “It’s done!” And mama and baby were both doing great. Welcome to the world, little one! When we learn his name in the days or weeks ahead (in Honduras, many people wait to name their babies to see if they will survive.) I’ll be sure to share it here.
Read MoreSUKKOT 5778
We woke to the threat of rain, but it was the morning after Yom Kippur. . . . Rain or shine, it was time. Sukkah time.
