In the Beginning...

In the Beginning... (Genesis Chapter 1)

I’ve always loved the feeling of a fresh start. Whether it's sitting in front of an empty email inbox or watching the first pitch of a new baseball season, I can breathe in the fresh air that comes with hope and possibility. The same is true when I read the opening words of Genesis, Chapter 1. The first verses of the Torah fill me with a sense of promise—that even amidst the tohu vavohu (chaos and void) of life, there is always the potential for renewal.

I write these words at a time of great challenge for the Jewish people worldwide. Fierce differences of opinion—on nearly everything—run through our communities and beyond. Yet as I sit down to write this first post for our new blog, I’m filled with excitement. Not only for myself, but for all of us—for the possibility of conversation, for the journey of self-discovery, and for the insights we will uncover together.

May our sacred traditions help bring order to the chaos of our time. I look forward to hearing your voices and your teachings as we move forward.

Off we go!