Growing older may bring its share of aches and pains, but it also invites us to discover deeper meaning, embrace new possibilities, and appreciate the blessings of each day.

We cannot always dispel the darkness around us. Yet even in the face of unimaginable horror, we can summon the courage and resilience to create light, affirm hope, and choose life. A reflection on October 7.

The words we choose reveal what we see, what we overlook, and sometimes, the biases we would rather keep hidden.

Sukkot challenges us to practice radical hospitality: to widen our circles, welcome the stranger, and create communities where everyone has a place.