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Activist Teaching
Finally, I get to be an activist teacher. And, finally, it feels just right. Maybe it’s because I teach at…
Jewish Identity: One Debate
Most modern Jewish communities honour two paths to Jewish identity. You are a Jew if you (1) are born to…
Shechinah: Goal of the Omer
Are you a fan of Shechinah, the ideal mother and close divine presence? Do you count—or want to count—the Omer?…
Ritual, help me find my story
Ritual helps us remember our story—at Passover and during a pandemic. You might think some stories stand on their own.…
Wow Journal
Wow Journal: a classroom activity that landed in the right place, at the right time. It’s September 11, 2001, and…
How to Speak God's Name
God’s name: it can heal and it can hurt. How will you choose to speak it? Torah shows you options—and…
Eagle: Divine Mother
Eagle season in British Columbia is winding down! So, now might be a good time to think about Biblical eagles.…
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…