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Keeping It Sacred (KITS) is a global progressive Jewish community dedicated to the intrepid exploration of sacred texts, the practice of meaningful rituals, and the unwavering pursuit of social justice.
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AUTHENTICITY TAKES REFLECTION
When he was on his deathbed, the great Rabbi Zusya looked aggrieved. His disciples were perplexed as to why he was feeling this way since they knew him to be someone who performed many good deeds and acted in an upright manner, much like the patriarch Moses. He explained to them that he wasn’t worried that God won’t ask him why he wasn’t more like Moses. God will ask why he wasn’t more like the great Rabbi Zusya.
That is the challenge in life, isn’t it? To set aside the societal pressures looking to push us to be something we’re not, and to instead become the best version of who we authentically are.
This isn’t easy considering the constant barrage of advertisements to buy this or that, to take this pill or that one, or to look this way or that way. At some point it would be healthier to just get away from it all for even a little bit of time to consider another way.
In this week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, patriarch Abram does just that at the behest of God who tells him (Genesis 12:1):
"Lech Lecha-- go forth!"
But the word “lecha” literally means, “to yourself.” Meaning God was commanding Abram to literally “go to yourself!” Or figuratively, to get in touch with who he is, at his essence. To live authentically.
And then God adds how to do that:
(Go) from your father’s house and from your native land.
Sometimes we have to get away from the expectations of our families of origin and from our society to go towards our selves.
October 19, 2026
LOSS SHARED
We are a baseball family. And so the Dodger's loss to the Brewers tonight really stung. We are now 0-2 in a 7 game series. This was a punch in the gut for my 9 year old who loves baseball. We watched the game in a burger joint, and he actually wanted to leave before the game was over. That is very unusual for him.
October 12, 2026
DANCING FOR FREEDOM
If you like dancing, then I have the holy day for you!
This past weekend, Jews around the world celebrated Simchat Torah. This holy day is one that rejoices in Torah; its name literally means “rejoicing with the Torah!”
Predictably, it is considered a mitzvah/commandment to dance with the Torah during this time. I love this tradition because taking up the Torah and plopping it down in another person’s arms so that they can carry the sacred text always results in their face lighting up with a mix of feeling, at the same time, deep reverential responsibility, and childlike glee. Like, this is so much fun to express joy for our sacred text, but also I really DON’T want to drop it!
October 5, 2026
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