The BEST Potato Latkes Ever (I promise!)
I like my latkes thin, crispy and traditional (read: russet potatoes.) This is my winner recipe that I’ve been using for years. I deem it “excellent” as you can see by my photo.
Messengers of the Most High: A 9/11 miracle
I had been asked to say a prayer to commemorate 9/11. Larry told me that when I started reading his brother’s last words from the bima, he knew that he had been brought to our services for a reason. He called it a miracle.
Prayers Alone Are Not Enough
Prayers alone didn’t get us out of Egypt. No, we stood up and walked out of Egypt… Change comes when we move, act, rise up, stand up. Our country must take action against the gun epidemic.
The Spiritual Practice of Gratitude
Noticing blessings is a profound spiritual practice that can be an antidote to despair. In even the darkest night, a pinprick of light illuminates. Upon waking, one’s attention may be called to all the aches and pain; notice what’s not hurting. When you lose someone special, call to mind all that you learned from her. This …
truth that cleanses: a poem-prayer #MeToo
A prayer-poem I wrote after reading and listening to the stories being uncovered now, some being told for the first time. When the truth is revealed, healing can begin. It’s not always easy to listen, but we all need to develop the courage to keep opening up, sharing, and listening. The process includes healing the …
prayer-poem #metoo
Blessed are those who reveal painful truths. Poetry by Rabbi Jill Berkson Zimmerman with thanks to Rabbi Riqi Kosovske.
healing prayer #MeToo
Strengthen those who finally speak up, Create safety for stories to emerge, Embolden our community to examine itself, Shine the light on abusive power, Commit to holiness in every relationship, No matter how small the interaction, Holy holy holy, may we be. Rabbi Jill Berkson Zimmerman
Morning Meditation: A Poem
A poem for these times: If you have a sensitive heart
I’m guessing your heart is
bruised these days –
maybe even broken.
