Reasonable, spiritual, authentic Judaism
Exploring a reasonable and relevant Judaism - authentic and current, inclusive and welcoming - Rabbi Jonathan opens and develops discussions delving into Jewish life, learning, and meaning. “Jewish and...” means Judaism enhanced because today's Judaism is: multi-faith, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, pluralist, pro-LGBTQ+, feminist, and multi-generational. “Jewish and…” starts with Jewish sources: Torah, Midrash, Talmud, Commentaries, Israel, Yiddish, Hebrew, Food, Klezmer, and anything else that connects us to our Jewish selves.
Tiferet, balanced harmonious beauty, in Hod, awe-inspired humility - to appreciate one's smallness takes balance.
Looking up and out into the vastness of the universe may lead us to topple backwards, disturbing our moment of awe. Laying on our backs for the view may allow us to slip into slumber.
Noting our relationship to infinity and appreciating it takes presence, and presence requires balance.