Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah
Amy Grossblatt Pessah is a rabbi, author, spiritual director and mother. She was ordained by Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal and received a master's degree in Jewish education from Hebrew Union College. Her first book, Parenting on a Prayer: Ancient Jewish Secrets for Raising Modern Children, was published in 2020.
Articles by Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah
Parashat Chukat: Acknowledging Our Blessings
The sudden disappearance of water after the death of Miriam reminds to appreciate our blessings while we have them.
Ask the Expert: Can I Convert to Judaism and Still Be Christian?
Judaism and Christianity profess beliefs that are incompatible with each other.
Parashat Kedoshim: Caring for Our Bodies
As a rabbi, I have been asked many times what it means to be holy. Most literally, the Hebrew word ...
Parashat Pekudei: Opening Ourselves Up
How many of us who are grieving put up screens in our lives in order to get through the day?
Parashat Ha’Azinu: Healing Ourselves
What is God's role in moving through life to death?
Parashat Ki Teitzei: Carrying the Burden
We aren’t expected to pull ourselves up without help.
Parashat Eikev: 100 Daily Blessings
There is much we can learn from Moses' advice to the Israelites at the edge of the Promised Land.
Parashat Matot-Masei: Marking the Miracles
Many of the moments we once took for granted can be appreciated as miracles if we only stop to notice.
Parashat Korach: Running Toward Death
In Parashat Korach, we learn about a rebellion by Korach and 250 other community leaders who accuse Moses and Aaron ...
Parashat Nasso: Finding Peace
Giving ourselves time to grieve can lead us to a place where we feel God’s blessings.