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To the Family of the Young Woman at the Mall

It takes more strength to leave in the middle of the night than to stay a hundred years (domestic, emotional, and sexual abuse awareness). Recently, I re-read the blog that I wrote three months ago titled “To the young woman at the mall.” If you are not already familiar with the piece, it is linked… Continue reading To the Family of the Young Woman at the Mall

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Do We Need Discernment In The Church? Domestic Abuse Awareness 

"May the Lord protect and defend you." *Trigger Warning* This is a line of the blessing over the children that many congregations/synagogues pray over the children every week, while they stand under the hoopah. This is one of my favorite parts of Shabbat but my heart breaks a little bit every time I sing it… Continue reading Do We Need Discernment In The Church? Domestic Abuse Awareness