There are so many stories that are beneath the surface. And once and a while, we get to know what they are, when we make space and we listen. When we pause.Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.or

"Going Towards The Unknowing"

Feb 8th, 2022 16m 36s

I am terrified of flying. And now I’ve committed to flying at least once a month to Utah to see my son. On my most recent flight, I had a realization...Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/aw

“Do What You Can...”

Feb 1st, 2022 12m 25s

This week I was listening to a podcast called “The Hidden Brain,” where they were discussing the formula ancient Stoics followed to minimize pain and maximize joy in life. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes

"God In Adversity"

Jan 18th, 2022 15m 17s

I’m back and it’s great to be with you. This episode is about a conversation I had about the fear of all the good things in one’s life and how we can find God in adversity. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes

"Cultivating The Soul"

Dec 3rd, 2020 15m 4s

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about prayer, moments of exaltation, moments of deep sorrow, moments of joy. All of the highs and lows that bring us to spiritual experiences. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episod

"The Sound Of The Soul"

Nov 25th, 2020 11m 58s

Today I want to talk about music, the sound of the soul. I have two stories to share, one of a glorious end, and one of a glorious beginning. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on

"Wishing You A Happy Elul"

Aug 25th, 2020 11m 10s

In the first episode of a month-long series on Elul, I’ll be talking about tshuva, sharing some of the teachings and stories that I have found most helpful in my journey. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes a

"Dealing With Pandemic-Mind"

Aug 18th, 2020 10m 14s

Pandemic-mind is a term I coined for the monotony of space that leads to our thoughts running wild with fear and the unknown. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favorite po

“A Longing To Connect Again”

Jul 28th, 2020 7m 48s

When I was a kid I had a lot of anger about the world. Inevitably, I would be sent to my room, which would be followed by me longing to connect with my family again.Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adas

"Stories Help Us"

Jul 21st, 2020 10m 1s

My kids have been asking me recently to tell them stories of my youth. Stories help mold us, they help us figure out who we are, and how to deal with the world. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisra

"Spiritual Journeys"

Jul 14th, 2020 9m 51s

I’ve been talking with a friend about the different parts of this pandemic, and the phases we’ve gone through. And it’s had me thinking about journeys. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/aw

"The Places That Call Us"

Jun 30th, 2020 9m 55s

During this time, many of us have found ourselves being very comfortable in our homes, staying in a single spot. And yet, there are other places that call us.Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.

"About My Chicks"

Jun 23rd, 2020 10m 27s

So one thing I have not spoken about on this podcast, is my chicks. When reflecting on them, I came upon a midrash which sung to me.Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or on your favor

"I Sing For You"

Jun 16th, 2020 12m 8s

What’s been coming back to me again and again over the last few weeks are the words of Ilana Kaufman, “binary thinking is what seeks to divide us.”Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake o

"Everyone Needs Justice"

Jun 9th, 2020 10m 47s

As many of you know, I live in Washington, DC, where there have been sustained protests for the last 10 days. Last week, my son and I participated.Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake o

"Language Can Create Or Destroy"

Jun 2nd, 2020 10m 5s

I come to you today feeling the pain that we are feeling the streets of our cities. While there is no way to fix this pain, I want to offer you a teaching about leadership.Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes

“Torah Is Like Rain”

May 26th, 2020 12m 26s

Shavuot begins this week. In my quest to ‘keep it real’ with you all, today we are going to talk about repentance and Torah, the great magnifier. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrael.org/awake or

“It’s The Little Things”

May 19th, 2020 9m 20s

I noticed the other day, we have a yellow rose bush on our front lawn that blooms every year. As I was out with my son yesterday smelling the roses, I saw something...Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at ad

"The Last Dance"

May 12th, 2020 8m 54s

My family has been watching the documentary series “The Last Dance” about Michael Jordan and I’ve been obsessed. I’ve been asking myself, “what it is about him that makes people so enamored?”Thank you so much for listening. You can always check

"A Mouse & The Mission"

May 5th, 2020 9m 4s

I’m sure like many of you, there are stories that are happening in your house during this pandemic, that may not have happened before. For my family, we have been having a little bit of a mouse problem.Thank you so much for listening. You can a

"A Little Light In A Very Dark Time"

Apr 28th, 2020 8m 55s

The past few months have been brutal. As I was at the cemetery burying a beloved congregant who passed from COVID-19, I was reminded of a passage in the Zohar, about homecomings. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more ep

“The Things That Give Us Structure”

Apr 21st, 2020 7m 40s

As I’ve been recording this podcast in my house, I’ve been thinking about the things that give us structure during times of chaos. This week, I found it in a Torah portion in the book of Leviticus.Thank you so much for listening. You can always

"Guilt Is The Seed Of Change"

Apr 14th, 2020 5m 50s

My daughter recently got into an argument with some of her friends. We had a long conversation, and we got to talking about the difference between shame and guilt.Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasis

"The World Upside Down"

Apr 7th, 2020 6m 59s

Over the last few weeks in quarantine I have been working on my headstand. I've noticed that this is a perfect parallel to where we are in the world right now. Thank you so much for listening. You can always check out more episodes at adasisrae

"Taking Time To Discover The Self"

Mar 31st, 2020 6m 31s

In the time we live, taking time to discover the self and develop a spiritual practice is more difficult than ever. In the midst of our daily chaos, we must take the time to ask ourselves: Who am I?Thank you so much for listening. You can alway