Ruth SchapiraMay 52 minwhere did my Passover go? The passage of time has been nothing short of startling for me. During the midst of the pandemic, and even now as things are 'easing up',...
Ruth SchapiraAug 5, 20213 minChanging Day by Day The rhythm of the Jewish calendar allows us to sense a deeper level of experience beyond the seasonal changes. As we leave the month of...
Ruth SchapiraApr 15, 20212 minThe Spiritual Steps of the OmerThis year, I am involving myself more personally and seriously than ever before in the counting of the Omer, the period of time between...
Ruth SchapiraMar 3, 20213 minThe Jewish Meaning of HappinessHappy. It's often a response [I just want them to be happy] to the question "What do you want for your children?" Being happy is what our...
Ruth SchapiraFeb 14, 20212 minShabbat is an Island EscapeEvery week, I get to imagine the world as it should be. As Friday night approaches, I look forward to the total disconnect I will have...
Ruth SchapiraDec 4, 20202 minWhat Exactly is Jewish Identity? For years, I’ve used the term “Jewish identity”, and never gave it too much thought. As a Jewish educator, the talk among my colleagues...