Rabbi Danielle Upbin
Articles by Rabbi Danielle Upbin
Parashat Emor: Sacred Time, Sacred Connections
An unusual juxtaposition in this Torah portion highlights an oft-overlooked piece of observing the major festivals.
Rabbi Danielle Upbin
Watch a High Holidays sermon from the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom, Clearwater, FL.
Yishtabach: What Lies In Prayer’s Wake
A Hasidic teaching offers a way to understand this prayer that seems to suggest our words of divine praise are inherently insufficient.
Praying for a Rebuilt and Redeemed Jerusalem
The 14th and 15th blessings of the Amidah pose some difficult theological questions.
Re’eh: Seeking Divine Compassion in Times of Suffering
The seventh blessing of the Amidah asks God to see our suffering and redeem us from it.
Penitence and Prayer in the Amidah
Two blessings said every day invoke the High Holiday mood of returning to God.
Beginning the Amidah by Connecting to Our Ancestors
The opening to the Amidah prayer shifts the perspective from personal needs to the long arc of Jewish history.
Ha Lachma Anya: The Bread of Slavery and Affliction
This text is an opportunity for hands-on engagement with the seder’s core message.
Song(s) of the Sea
Miriam's instinctive song of praise tells us something important about calling out to God.
The Jewish Way To Make a New Year’s Resolution
Jewish wisdom, anchored in the rhythms of the year, can help us set benchmarks that make sticking to our commitments more likely.