Okay, religious people, and atheists, too. You’re familiar with the debate, creation vs. evolution. Creationists say: God created our world.…
Year: 2015
Spirit of the Donkey
In honour of the story of Balaam and his donkey, told in Parshat Balak, enjoy this short CBC radio “donkumentary”…
God Is Not Eternal
This Shabbat, all around the world, Jews will sing the medieval hymn Adon Olam. Because we usually sing it at…
Don't Expect a Perfect Rabbi
Rabbinic scandals, anyone? Voyeurism, clannishness, sexual harassment, court battles over defamation. We’re shocked – not just because we expect better.…
Game of Thrones Theodicy
You’re excited for the Game of Thrones, Season 5 finale. So am I. You’re feeding your excitement by reading recaps,…
What is belief?
It’s summer! Time to explore the neighbourhood. To be daring! To try new things! In that spirit, I attended the…
Staying in the Room
Recently, a new artisan storefront opened near my Main Street home. As I like to support local artisans, I wandered…
Quantitative or Qualitative?
Rabbi Elazar said, “Whoever counts the people of Israel transgresses a negative commandment, for it is stated by the prophet…
Malchut: Levinas on Response-ability
Malchut. Literally: kingdom, reign, royalty. Kabbalistically: seat of God’s throne where heaven and earth meet, cosmic cervix that births the…