Advice
for Rabbis

I was a congregational rabbi for twenty years. Borrowing a line from the good people at Farmers Insurance, “I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two.” Here is what I know based on what I’ve seen.

Stop stressing over the future of Jews and Judaism.

If Judaism dies out it’s because Jews stopped caring about it. 

If Jews stop caring about it it’s because it isn’t worth preserving. 

Teach the Judaism you love wisely and passionately, and let the future take care of itself.

Never let your congregation see you in shorts.

They have a hard enough time taking you seriously as it is.

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