Sunday’s bnei mitzvah class began with me receiving an education. I had seen “Angry Birds” but never played. Who knew…
Year: 2012
Not for Sale
Yesterday’s Vancouver Sun newspaper was not delivered. A fire at the press sent five people to the hospital, and delayed the paper…
Belief
What does it mean to “believe” in God? or in an afterlife? Is it like agreeing with a statement? Where…
Learning Compassion
The Buddha’s insecure students sometimes asked him if his enlightenment was truly the result of years of inner work. After…
Qur'anic Inspiration
While in Israel, I had the opportunity to visit the Kotel three times. On one visit, the plaza was nearly…
Jerusalem's Walls
Jerusalem: not a neutral spot in it. Every inch of every wall vibrates with ideology, politics, and public statement. The…