Rabbi Shuli Passow

On Shemini Atzeret, we begin adding a phrase to the Amidah prayer asking for rain. For centuries, we’ve said these words. But this year, Shemini ...

Toward Shabbat: Behar-Behukkotai

By Rabbi Shuli Passow

I’ve been thinking a lot about ego recently: the role that it plays in my life; and my ongoing efforts to infuse accomplishment with humility, ...

Toward Shabbat: Vayikra

By Rabbi Shuli Passow

I was seven years old when my youngest brother was born, old enough to participate in marking his many milestones on his “Baby’s First Year” ...

Toward Shabbat: Mishpatim

By Rabbi Shuli Passow

“Finders keepers, losers weepers” is a well known (if morally questionable) children’s adage. But while this argument might win a dispute on the playground, it’s not a ...

Dani and Miriam’s Story: How they found connection through Hesed

By Billie Di Stefano and Rabbi Shuli Passow

When Dani Levi volunteered for BJ’s Shabbat Connections program, she found deep friendship with fellow members Miriam and Carl Stern. And Miriam and Carl cherished ...