By Debbi K. Levy Here I go again. At the time of writing, I was supposed to be reading and making notes on the week’s Torah portion, Yitro, but I…

By Debbi K. Levy It’s 6:15 p.m., and I just came home from a long but good day of work and pickleball practice with my team. The only thing on…

The overthrow of Goliath the Philistine by our celebrated hero, King David, is not only found in our sacred texts, but told l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation. As a…

By Debbi K. Levy Dear Rachel, May I call you that? I realize I am introducing myself across time and space and I would only want to address you in…

By Debbi K. Levy I’ve been trying to grow out of my need to “fit in” since I went to the Lamplighter School. The Lamplighter School worked diligently to invite…

By Debbi K. Levy The massage therapist pushed her thumb down, hard and with precision, on the crown of my head. That pressure, alone, was a counterpose to my daily…

By Debbi K. Levy I am celebrating the 10-year anniversary of my very first yoga teacher training. The opportunity to become certified required an extensive application with thoughtfully answered essay…

This past year I have paid close attention to the yearnings of my heart as I try to connect to my ancestors. I focus on my dreams upon awakening, and…

Have you noticed how your “inner child” is a thing, these days? Wellness experts and psychologists alike are inviting us to tap into our inner child, ushering in traits like…

There is this line in the Counting Crows song, “Round Here,” that resonates deep within me. The secular song can take me to a place of reflection and exploration as…