Author Archives: Rabbi Cassi Kail

It was the day before Passover. I walked into the prison, a box of matza under each arm. “I’m here to see these inmates,” I said while handing the officer a piece of paper with two scribbled names. I knew virtually nothing about the people I was visiting. All I knew was that they hadContinueContinue reading “The true meaning of freedom”

Each Friday night, Jews offer the priestly benediction over their children: “May God bless you and keep you. May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you; May God treat you with kindness and grant you peace.” We say these words every single week, without fail, no matter what is going on inContinueContinue reading “Blessing for our children”