“Does This Dreidel Make Me Look Inclusive?”

Thoughts on public schools & the false narrative of “Jewish Christmas” I shared this recently as an instagram post, but felt it deserved a permanent home…

Noon With Nova Part 1

Messages from a Jewish grandmother to her granddaughter Hello my sweetest bunchkie. When I was 6 years old….not so very long ago…I had bangs! ..and I…

Antisemitism & Addiction… Part 1

It has taken me so long to write a new blog post. This post was originally intended to explore my personal current experiences with antisemitism and…

We Had No Idea

I was driving the same route through my little home town that I’ve taken so many times. I thought about how when I was younger I’d…

No, Staying Home is Not Harder

I haven’t shared my unasked for opinions in a while, but here I am. First of all, I want to say that I am in awe…

The First Time I Drank Alone

Submitted to Not All Big Girls Drink Wine Anonymously I remember the first time like it was yesterday. My routine was the same. Rise early, go…

I Could Have Tried Harder, But Perhaps I Wasn’t Meant To…

I looked in the mirror and reflected back on moments of my life. I said to myself, “you know Phoenix, you really could have tried harder at that.” And the truth is I absolutely could have, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. I could have tried harder, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. So today as we practice, give yourself permission to find the balance between effort and ease. Let go of ego and allow yourself to explore what that place of balance feels like.