On Matisyahu, Shaving, Facing Truth, and Finding Ourselves
Matisyahu shows the world his face and gives us an opportunity to re-claim our identity.
Author Archive for Chris Bargeron
Chris Bargeron endeavors to do his part to repair the world, one conversation or relationship at a time -- but tries not to think about it that way because that would be totally overwhelming. He is a non-profit leader, a clinical social worker, and writes about things that are on his mind. These days, Chris spends a lot of time thinking about living Jewishly and living well. He loves to read blog-post comments and hopes that you tell him what you're thinking about. Chris is a member of Shir Tikvah, and has a private psychotherapy practice in the Twin Cities. More information is available at www.bargeron.net.
The Religious Case for Gay & Lesbian Equality
Jay Michaelson’s ‘God vs. Gay?’ powerfully argues that Jewish and Christian religious values require affirmation of gay and lesbian people and their relationships.
Nov 18, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Waking Up
The month of Elul provides an opportunity – or perhaps a nudge – to wake up and pay attention.
Sep 19, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Coming Home
Our souls and our hearts can lead us to great joy, if we can listen and follow.
Jul 29, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
The Winding Way to Marriage Equality
People of faith and of good will who support marriage equality must now work to defeat the Minnesota marriage amendment.
May 22, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post
Marriage Inequality: Not a Jewish Value
Enshrining marriage inequality in the Minnesota Constitution is bad law and is inconsistent with Jewish values.
May 11, 2011 | 15 comments | View Post
Jewish Activist, Writer and Teacher Jay Michaelson in Mpls April 22-23
Nationally acclaimed scholar at Shir Tikvah to teach Jewish spirituality, meditation, and the religious basis for GLBT equality.
Apr 15, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Stories, Text, Life
Jewish life and text are intricately intertwined – Chris Bargeron meditates on what that means.
Apr 05, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Sabbath Manifesto: Unplug, Connect
If being an innovative, creative Jew meant unplugging from the interwebs and turning off your cell phone for 25 hours, could you do it?
Feb 23, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
The Power of Healing
Debbie Friedman has given the world many gifts, but perhaps most precious are the gifts of blessing and healing.
Let’s Kibbitz: Should Circumcision Be Banned?
A proposed San Francisco law would ban infant circumcision, with no religious exemption. Let’s kibbitz.
Nov 16, 2010 | 9 comments | View Post
Shabbat: A Time for Life
Whether you consider yourself shomer Shabbat or “nowhere” Shabbat, setting aside a day every week for rest, refreshment and reflection is beneficial. It’s not just good for your spirit; it also supports good, healthy living.
Nov 10, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Choosing Shalom
In choosing Judaism, the Jewish people, and Jewish life I have found a wholeness, shalom, I have never before experienced.
Oct 13, 2010 | 11 comments | View Post
How to Make Amends to Another Person
One of the skills of a well-lived life is to be able to recognize and right the wrongs we have created through our actions. The Days of Awe present us an opportunity.
The Chooser and the Chosen
Our choices are a gift that we possess and that we give. It is a waste of our existence to be unaware of the choices that we make and the potential they have to help or hurt our world.
Aug 11, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
