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Forgiveness is a Mystery
A Story of Forgiveness I had a longtime rupture with a family member. I don’t need to give you the…
Unetaneh Tokef: Positivity Prayer
Unetaneh Tokef. The heart of the Rosh Hashanah prayers. What is it about? A scene in the heavenly court. A…
Divine Eagle in War & Peace
Psalm 91. So beautiful. It reaches into your most vulnerable places. It offers you comfort. And then, subtly, it turns…
Deuteronomy Great & Awful
Deuteronomy. Somehow I have got to make my peace with this biblical book. But it’s hard. Deuteronomy is unlike any…
Hope & Despair: Reb Kalman
Hope and despair. I would like to share a teaching from a 20th century Hasidic teacher, Rabbi Kalman Kalonymus Shapira.…
Nephilim: Still Around?
Who are the Nephilim? And what are they doing at the beginning of the Book of Deuteronomy? Nothing good, most…
Pope's Apology: Indigenous & Jewish Perspectives
The Pope’s apology for residential schools. That’s what’s on my mind today. It’s especially present as I prepare my Torah…
Pinchas: Religion & Change
I’ve got a question about Parshat Pinchas (Num 25:10-30:1). Specifically about the last section. The one we read in this…
Balaam: A Seer in Training
Balaam, star of Parshat Balak (Num 22:2-25:9) . He’s a seer, alright. Just not a great one. He certainly receives…