Praise. For God, that is. Two days ago, I thought I understood praise. But I was wrong. Yesterday, I learned…
Year: 2018
Sustainability: The New True Meaning of Hanukah
The history of Hanukah may be fixed for all time. But the meaning we find in Hanukah? That changes, year…
New Citizen of Canada: Time for a Life Review
This week I became a citizen of Canada. But the journey began sixteen years ago. With a Sunday morning dream.…
Ego Insatiable: Who can teach you that you are enough?
Jealousy. Greed. Ego. So pervasive. Sometimes I feel like a failure as a spiritual teacher. “Be happy for your friends’…
After Pittsburgh: What Else is There to Say?
Pittsburgh. October 27, 2018. Tree of Life Synagogue. Murder of eleven by Robert Bowers. A crazed white supremacist. He hated Jews…
Matriarch of a Certain Lineage: Rebecca
Rebecca. Matriarch of the Jewish people. That’s right. Matriarch, not patriarch. Her story shows that Torah is not a patriarchal…
Sodom is Evil: Why Didn't I See it Coming?
Sodom. A biblical city. The name evokes evil. Rape. Corruption. Hatred of immigrants. Of course, you know that now. This week.…
23rd Psalm: A Network of Shepherds
The 23rd Psalm tells us to take care of each other. Sure, the psalm’s plain meaning is that God will…
Book of Job: Election-Season Reading
The book of Job. It’s in the Bible, but few of us read it. Because it has no official place…