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We are neighbors

Last night our HOA hosted the annual Halloween party for our neighborhood. 40-50 of us gathered in our clubhouse for a pizza dinner before heading out to trick-or-treat. I don’t know what came over me, but I suddenly felt an

Micah Lapidus November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Daily Life, Holidays, Relationships Read more

Shavuot: Receiving Torah

As Shabbat and Shavuot approach, I wanted to share a quick Hasidic teaching recounted by the great philosopher, Martin Buber. REVELATION EVERYDAY: The Kotzker Rebbe was asked: ”Why is Shavuot called (z’man matan Torah) ‘The Time that the Torah was

Micah Lapidus June 7, 2019 Holidays, Torah Read more

Who Knows One?

There’s a popular Passover song called, “Who Knows One?” I’ve been hearing it sung a lot lately due to the many “Model Seders” that are happening at The Davis Academy in anticipation of the upcoming holiday. In that spirit, I

Micah Lapidus March 22, 2018 Holidays, Jewish Teachings Read more

Shemini Atzeret

  What is Shemini Atzeret? I can’t imagine how many Jews have asked that question and are still left wondering! Here’s a bit of an explanation/interpretation. Shemini Atzeret is a festival that follows immediately on the heels of Sukkot, one

Micah Lapidus October 11, 2017 Holidays, Jewish Teachings, Judaism Read more

Predictions for 5778

  Here are some predictions for 5778. I’m pretty confident they’ll come to pass. 5778 will be a year of… radical love and radical hatred profound peace and profound violence deep connection and deep alienation wisdom and folly clarity and

Micah Lapidus September 26, 2017September 26, 2017 Buddhism, Daily Life, Holidays, Lists Read more

Overcoming Boredom: Rabbinic Advice for High Holy Day Services

  In spite of our collective best efforts, I still hear people reporting anticipatory boredom when discussing their upcoming attendance at High Holy Day services. It’s a shame for a couple of reasons. First, High Holy Day services actually aren’t

Micah Lapidus September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Holidays, Judaism, Lists, Prayer Read more

Celebrating our Human Voice: S’lichot at The Temple

Last night, I had the honor of leading a Selichot program at my home congregation, The Temple. Over the course of two hours our congregation gathered in a generous and engaged spirit for study, spiritual writing, and worship. It was

Micah Lapidus September 16, 2017September 18, 2017 Hello Goodbye & Peace, Holidays Read more

The Naivety of Hate- Tisha b’Av

Today’s Hebrew calendar date is the 9th of Av (Tisha b’Av). Tisha b’Av is a day of mourning. It commemorates the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples in Jerusalem. It commemorates other tragedies in Jewish history.   There are

Micah Lapidus July 31, 2017August 2, 2017 Holidays, Jews, Judaism Read more

Film Review: On the Map

What does it mean to be a part of something greater than yourself? What does it mean to live a life of meaning? What does it mean to be a Jew? An Israeli? These and other profound questions are raised

Micah Lapidus April 30, 2017 Film, Holidays, Israel, Reviews Read more

A Sukkah of Peace

For the last couple of years we’ve had “themed” Sukkahs at The Davis Academy. This year’s theme is: Sukkat Shlomeicha (Sukkah of God’s Peace). Or more colloquially, “The Peace Sukkah.” I’m really excited about it. The inspiration for this theme

Micah Lapidus October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 Holidays, Jewish Teachings, Prayer, Spirituality Read more
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