Rabbi Jill

Chanukah Night #5: Books & Movies

Tonight we light the 5th Chanukah candle. Here’s tonight’s question: What are 5 books that have been influential or made a difference to you this year? This year, my selections represent the kind of learning and comfort I needed including a tv series that was a welcome distraction. Here is my list for this year: …

Chanukah Night #4: Comfort Foods

Tonight we light the 4th candle of Chanukah. Our discussion question tonight should be fun! What four foods are comforting to you (bring you light). They don’t *have* to be Chanukah food, but if that is what comes to mind, all the more perfect. To be honest, when I am under stress, I lose my …

Chanukah Night #3: Music & Poetry

Tonight we light the 3rd candle. The question is: What 3 musicians, poets or artists inspire you? This past year, I have depended on music and poetry. Here are mine. I hope you will add yours in the comments.  I could name so many but here are my top three:  1) Batya Levine whose music …

Chanukah Night #2: Experiences That Formed You

For this 2nd night of Chanukah, the focus is on the experiences that helped shape who you are right now. For the 1st night, we lit one candle for one person who had a huge impact on your life. Now we turn to experiences. What 2 experiences in your life helped mold who you are …

1st Night Chanukah: Who’s Made A Difference?

Chanukah begins in the darkest month of the year. We light the menorah (hanukkiah) for eight nights but we begin with just one. Each night, we increase the light by adding one new candle. Chanukah means “rededication.” Tonight, we dedicate our lighting to those in our lives who have made a difference or are making …

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Finding Trust in Uncertain Times

When the ground feels unsteady, one of the most grounding things we can do is get specific — naming what, and who, we actually trust. Rabbi Jill shares her list and invites you to make your own.

Holding It All: Celebration & Challenge

The spontaneous dancing in the streets that erupted all over the US yesterday on Shabbat, of all days, spoke volumes. Even in the midst of celebration, there is an acknowledgment of having to hold multiple realities. Thank God the majority of us voted for empathy, decency, a belief in science, and most of all, for …

Folding The Laundry

I hereby dedicate every laundry folding to you,and every drawer newly organized – I promise I will slow down – poem for my mom.

The Backstory: RENEW

Last month, the weight of the pandemic felt personally unbearable. A go-to strategy to relieve despair and renew my own spirit is to reach out to see if perhaps others can relate.  I hopped onto Twitter with this simple question: “What is one word you’d use to describe your emotional state right now? Mine is …

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