About the Author

Dave Brennan

Dave Brennan is a seasoned professional in the human services field with over 20 years of experience. A lifelong writer, Dave is passionate about storytelling and communication. In his free time, he enjoys music, movies, reading, and podcasts, but most of all, spending time with his spouse of 15 years. Dave is excited to share his writing with readers and contribute to meaningful conversations.

Why Starting the Seder with Shame is Genius

by Dave Brennan

Passover insists on telling the whole story, warts and all, because you can’t become free without being honest.

God in Disguise

by Dave Brennan

In the Purim story, the miracles were masked as coincidences. Purim invites you to look deeper and recognize the hand that was quietly guiding everything all along.

Argue Like a Jew

by Dave Brennan

The Jewish way isn’t to silence debate, but to elevate it — to argue, care, and stay at the table together.

Yom Kippur Was the Jewish Holiday I Used to Dread

by Dave Brennan

And why I now kind of love it.

Recalculating: What My GPS Taught Me About Yom Kippur

by Dave Brennan

Ever wish life came with a GPS? Yom Kippur is Judaism’s version—helping us recalculate, reroute and find our way back home, no matter how many wrong turns we’ve taken.