Psalms

The Valley of the Shadow of Death – Seeking a Jewish Afterlife

Posted on July 23, 2014July 23, 2014 by Adam Zagoria-Moffet

A month ago, my mother-in-law’s brother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Tom (may his memory be for a blessing), was far too young, too healthy, and too committed to his family for anyone ... Read More

The Night Watch – Psalm 121 and the Practice of Sleep

Posted on January 13, 2014January 17, 2014 by Adam Zagoria-Moffet

Over my son, Azriel’s, crib is a richly decorated, laminated legal-size sheet of cardstock on which is printed the Hebrew text of Psalm 121. Before it occupied its current post, it hung over my wife... Read More

Domestic Workers at our Gates

Posted on January 31, 2013January 30, 2013 by Alex Weissman

“Happy is the person who heeds me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.” –Proverbs 8:34 Who are those that watch our gates? Who are those that wait at our doorposts? ... Read More

What I Learned About God by Ice Skating with My Boyfriend

Posted on January 24, 2013March 9, 2014 by Alex Weissman

My boyfriend and I live 307 miles apart (thank you, Google maps, for your precision). Long distance is not the easiest way to start a relationship, let alone to maintain it. When we manage to sneak a ... Read More