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On Shavuot, we walk in loyalty and chesed

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published May 20, 2026

You can’t reach someone who isn’t listening

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published March 12, 2026

You’d return a lost dog. Why not a stranger?

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh, TEMPLE EMANUEL
Published February 11, 2026

Discover the hidden wisdom of the harvest: A season of blessings and joy awaits!

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh, Temple Emanuel
Published October 17, 2024

This Torah portion reveals the one command that can transform society

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh, Temple Emanuel
Published August 21, 2024

Each of us is an artist conjuring beauty, holiness

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 29, 2024

Why Jews put stones on graves

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published January 2, 2024

As Joseph and our ancestors did, we keep the dream alive

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published December 14, 2023

Creating a moral community is our choice

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published August 10, 2023

‘Shema Yisrael’: A love letter to one another

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published July 26, 2023

Jews, Blacks share journey to D.C., similarities and pain of each culture

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh, Spe
Published December 20, 2022

D’var Torah: We dance with the souls of our namesakes to find ourselves

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published December 1, 2022

Facing the future with teshuvah

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published September 23, 2022

D’var Torah: Holiness toward others fans spark of the Divine

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published May 5, 2022

Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh: Embrace the music and the dance of faith

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published January 13, 2022

Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh: Creating a moral community is our choice

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published August 5, 2021

Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh: Miracles spring from faith, quest for worthiness

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published June 24, 2021

We are tasked with bringing light into the world

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published January 21, 2021

Openness to miracles includes those we create

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published July 2, 2020

On being present with the divine

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published January 16, 2020

We are not alone; we were present at Sinai

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published September 26, 2019

Moses, the Israelites and unconditional love

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published January 24, 2019

Blessings from a place of peace and love

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published May 23, 2018

Learning how to say goodbye

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published December 28, 2017

The difference between remembering, forgetting

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published September 20, 2017

Parashat Yitro: We are called to help others, with humility

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 15, 2017

Reflecting on the holidays

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 16, 2016

A letter to my child’s coach

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 8, 2016

Balance needed in media coverage

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published December 23, 2015

The two words a traveler longs to hear

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published November 18, 2015

Son teaches mom the ropes

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published September 24, 2015

When everything’s not OK

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published September 2, 2015

Synagogue from 18th century a window to the past

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published August 21, 2015

Welcoming the silence

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published August 14, 2015

Lives of many uses

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published August 10, 2015

No service, no problem

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published July 30, 2015

Questions that could save a life

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published July 16, 2015

Putting God in the mix

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published July 9, 2015

Unconventional reading

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 19, 2015

Home of healing for women in need

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 10, 2015

The long path to recovery

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 1, 2015

Funeral etiquette

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published May 20, 2015

Embracing our days

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 29, 2015

Son’s kindness is parent’s point of pride

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 22, 2015

Moved by young woman’s compassion

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 16, 2015

Taking a stand against bullying

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published December 12, 2014

Tunnel vision

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published December 3, 2014

Praying for peace in a city of tension

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published November 19, 2014

Checkout charity

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published November 13, 2014

The joy of Sukkot

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published October 15, 2014

To like or not to like

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published October 10, 2014

Sporting the wrong attitude

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published October 2, 2014

Laughter and tears

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published September 19, 2014

Let’s not trivialize this sacred time of year

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published September 12, 2014

Very different college experiences

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published August 29, 2014

Looking back at college years

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published August 14, 2014

When life’s ups intersect with others’ downs

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published August 1, 2014

Slowing down the rush

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published July 25, 2014

Thanksgiving, year-round

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 22, 2014

The muse

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 13, 2014

A fulfilling afternoon

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 5, 2014

Weathering life’s jarring transitions

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published May 2, 2014

Balancing family, rabbinic duties

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published April 24, 2014

Left with ourselves and God

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published March 7, 2014

Text from ‘behind the final curtain’

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 24, 2014

Motzi at the Christmas table

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 7, 2014

Time to disconnect

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 31, 2014

Memories of my father

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 24, 2014

The familiar and the unknown

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 16, 2014

The rundown

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 3, 2014

Holiday musings

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published December 24, 2013

Really listening

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published December 6, 2013

What lessons do our gifts really send?

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published November 22, 2013

Enjoying life’s bouquet

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published November 15, 2013

A helping hand — and ear

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published November 1, 2013

Why walk away from one’s Jewish heritage?

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published October 24, 2013

Jewish identity not a laughing matter

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published October 17, 2013

Running reflections

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published October 9, 2013

Why does “social” media seem so…lonely?

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published October 6, 2013

Unforgettable holidays

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published October 3, 2013

Recommended reading

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published October 1, 2013

Failure and success

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published September 4, 2013

The rabbi’s extended family

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published August 15, 2013

Foul on the field

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published August 1, 2013

Getting older—Does it mean giving up?

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published July 26, 2013

Reaching out

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published July 18, 2013

Rabbi-blogger gives thanks after installation

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 26, 2013

Shecheyanu moments

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 26, 2013

Legacy building one wet-wipe at a time

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published June 21, 2013

Rabbi Hersh muses on moving forward after chaplain post

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published May 22, 2013

Long to belong

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published May 9, 2013

Pesach in Decatur

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published April 15, 2013

Getting a lift

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published March 29, 2013

Lessons from rehab

BY RABBI ELIZABETH HERSH
Published March 21, 2013

Getting lost

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published March 15, 2013

Background noise

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 22, 2013

Remembering to appreciate what we have today

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 15, 2013

Jewish connections desperately needed

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 8, 2013

Going beyond the cause of death

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published February 3, 2013

Life’s journey

By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
Published January 17, 2013

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