Rabbi Erin Boxt
I look outside and all I see is dark clouds. I squint my eyes, hoping to see some sort of light. As I am about to give up hope, a sudden ray of sunshine peeks through the clouds. It seems to be leading...
Rabbi Erin Boxt
Last night, I was playing solitaire on my iPad just before 1 am. A headline came across the top of my screen - "President Trump tweets he has COVID 19." Immediately, I let out a "hah..." and then said,...
Rabbi Erin Boxt
The 10 Days of Awe, Yamim Noraim, usually provide some "rest" time or time to finish up my preparations for Yom Kippur. This year, the "outlook is unclear." Yes, my services are already finished - after...
Rabbi Erin Boxt
An American Hero Returned Home I watched as they escorted him into the Capitol Building. I listened as they carried his body across the “Edmund Pettis Bridge.” I cried as the Minister prayed for and...
Rabbi Erin Boxt
Today I woke up with hope, thinking about the future. Today I opened my eyes, and the sun was shining bright. Today I walked outside, listening, smelling, and hearing. Today I hope for the light; I pray...
Rabbi Erin Boxt
I close my eyes and try to focus on a thought, any thought. What swirls around in my head – questions, concerns, stress…. The # of cases, the sick amongst us continues to grow… What about the healthcare...