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How to Speak God's Name
The Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, is a weird and wacky work of literature. It’s a bit like a kaleidoscope. You…
Eagle: Divine Mother
Eagle season in British Columbia begins soon! So, now might be a good time to think about Biblical eagles. Moses—or…
This Donkey is No Bystander
Bystander or upstander? Which word best describes the donkey who guides Abraham? You may know the Biblical story of the…
Snake: Confused Creation
The snake in the Garden of Eden. It’s not a bad creature. Instead, it’s well meaning. But it’s just a…
Unetaneh Tokef: Hard Times
Unetanah Tokef is a poetic prayer with guidance for hard times. At least, that’s how I read Unetaneh Tokef this…
Not Today, Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is coming! Soon! And I am not looking forward to it. Let me clarify that. Of course I…
Teaching Religion at VST
Recently, my colleagues asked me to write a statement about my teaching. They wanted me to answer specific questions. What’s…
What is Midrash?
What is midrash? Simply, it means “interpretation.” But it’s not just any old interpretation. Specifically, midrash is Biblical interpretation in…
Parents: Love & Judgment
Parents. Mine are long gone, but I still hear their voices. A mix of encouragement and—shall we say—correction. At Rosh…