Neshama-NAJC
I’m Sorry May Not Be That Hard
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, writes about apologizing for falling short. [Read more…]
Articles by Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC
Kol Bo
Yom Kippur Yizkor Reflection, 5784
As Yom Kippur approaches, Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, askes how we can be active in transforming memories into blessings. [Read more…]
Kol Bo
Seeing the Blessing: D’var Torah, Parsha Re’eh
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, writes about finding the miracles and joys in the face of tragedies and sadness. [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
Naso: “It’s about dignity”
For Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, Parsha Naso is about giving, receiving, and sensing dignity. [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
What’s your special cloud?
In this guest d’var torah, Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, discusses the metaphor of clouds as a way of thinking about God’s presence. [Read more…]
Care-Giving Concerns
Judaism and Suicide Loss: Providing Specialized Support for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff offers some resources for Jewish survivors of suicide loss. [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
Avi Chai?
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, discusses estrangement and reconciliation in the Torah portion Vayigash, in which Joseph reunites with his family. [Read more…]
Kol Bo
Wrestling with Turning
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, discusses spiritual wrestling as we approach the month of Elul, a time of introspection in preparation for the High Holy Days. [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
Parsha Chukat —Through a Chaplain’s Eyes
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, takes on the parsha of the red heifer. [Read more…]
Kol Bo
Intentions Matter
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, discusses the principles of loving one’s neighbor and kindness as described in Parsha Kedoshin. [Read more…]