A rabbi whose faith was challenged by the death of his daughter and who rediscovered his spirituality while gardening discusses the healing benefits of observin

It has been said that to love another person is to see the face of God. To see the hand of God, cultivate a garden.

There’s a strong biblical connection between people and trees. They both come from dirt. They’re both told to bear fruit. In fact, arboreal language is so o

Grieving after the death of a beloved daughter, Rabbi Balfour Brickner struggled with his faith while preparing a flowerbed. One day the rabbi found himself wri