When discussing my work in supporting survivors of domestic violence, I am often asked the questions, “Why does she stay?” or “Was she abused as a child?” It is rare that I am asked, “Why does he abuse?” It is even more uncommon that the question posed is, “Why do men assault those who are…
The Waters Carved the Stone
After services as a boy growing up in Minnesota, I recall my father’s reflections as I sat uncomfortably in my powder-blue polyester suit in the backseat of our rusting family car. We were trying to escape the parking lot with all the other congregants rushing toward the exits. Having just spent the morning reflecting, beating…
Remembrances
As the High Holidays begin, Beth Huppin considers Will Berkovitz’s Why Stories Matter and offers some reflections and questions to spark conversation at your holiday table and throughout the year. Shana Tovah! “My kids are far away from the world of my childhood and further still from that of my parents and grandparents. I wonder…
Learning to Fly
When I was younger I used to think if I kept trying I might one day leap and hover briefly if not fly. I try less frequently these days unless I am teaching my children the art of flight. It’s hard to be human. We are at once self-doubting and confident, humble and arrogant, judgmental…
Facing the Challenges of Transition: Part 2
Part 1 of this two-part series can be found here. As a counselor working with Jewish young adults at Hillel UW, I find they are sorting out how to shift their relationship with their parents into a relationship between adults while still maintaining closeness and connection. Based on these conversations, I’d like to share some…
Renewal
What does ‘renewal’ mean to you? For the participants at Project DVORA, it’s the process they’re in from the moment they decide to call us. Just imagine… You’ve been living for years with a partner who controls your money. Controls who you see and talk to. Controls how you parent. Controls if and where you…
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