I was born, raised, and have lived in the South my entire life.  Growing up Southern Jewish in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s was an

“Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy” Exodus 20:8 As a child, my sister and I had specific chores that we had to do.

When we first met, I was a new psychologist, just beginning to feel comfortable with troubled people coming to me for help. He was as

I was two and a half when my sister Lauren was born. Seven weeks early and weighing 3lbs, 10oz, she came out fighting. Everyone was

For the past four years, as a Street Outreach Specialist for Urban Ministry Center, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Charlotte’s most vulnerable, often

There is much light in so many people I know. I’ve known professional mentors who guided me in their footsteps to do fulfilling, purposeful work;

Life with 3 children and a career can be very challenging and finding quality time to do something other than keeping things afloat felt scarce.

I have always been puzzled by the Western individualistic notion that you can’t truly love or be loved by others until you love yourself. I

I am truly blessed – I’m asked each day to work towards building relationships within our community. Through this work, I have learned that these