Barry Leff – The Neshamah Center

Chaye Sarah 5785- Joy and Sorrow

At Shabbat dinner last week, one of the other guests asked the host, a therapist, “How do we hold joy

On the first anniversary of the horrific attacks on October 7 I’m feeling sad and upset. And pessimistic even though

Christians have managed to convince much of the world that Judaism is all about rigid adherence to law – which

“Eicha?” “How can it be?” The opening word of the book of Lamentations challenges us to think about why disaster

The last time I wrote anything about the situation in Israel was four months ago. I’ve been away from Israel

I was here in Israel for about a month after October 7, and returned at the beginning of February. I