Parents often send me a note that perfectly captures what I try to accomplish as a b mitzvah tutor.

In fact, the first time I chanted Torah, absolutely nothing magical happened...

...And that was the...

I just wanted to stop feeling like such a tourist in Jewish ritual.

Pssst. Can I let you in on a se...

Or, When "I Can't" Becomes "I Know You Can Do It!"

Talk about the white fire margins...(More on ...

Please enjoy the above blurry screenshot from the live-streamed video of me leyning in May 2025.

Did you have a b mitzvah? Do you remember how mysterious the whole thing was before you actually sta...

Is that you never reach them! Well, not how you thought you would, anyway. 

In my experience, when ...

Welcome to the blog! I'm happy you're here. 

Let's talk about my why.

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Younger me cannot believ...

Photo: Richard Lautens

I know I'm doing a great job because the Bubbies always say so. 

It's a f...

Okay, listen. I know, okay? I know that title is overdone. But I didn't know what else to call this ...