Rabbi Rachel Bearman

Well, this last post is late... but I've decided that considering I was also preparing for my first HHD's at my new congregation, I did...

Learn more about myself, my congregation, my community, and my world. #Intentions5775 #hhds

As I #awaken from a stupor caused by an incredibly busy week that while difficult, made me feel very honored to be the rabbi of my...

Searching is exhausting. Honestly, even thinking about today's #BlogElul prompt wore me out. I'm not even sure that I like the idea that...

Jewish tradition tells us to begin each day by thanking God for the every-day miracles that we experience. It’s a beautiful idea, and...

As Reform Jews, we have the amazing opportunity to shape our own concept of observance. We have the customs, texts, and beliefs of our ...

As I prepare for my first high holiday season as an ordained rabbi, I am struck by the sheer number of things that need to be done. Over...

The High Holy Days will be here soon! In fact, Elul, the Hebrew month that precedes Rosh Hashanah, begins next week. During Elul, Jews...