Crows Are Nesting in our Backyard

Crows are Nesting in Our Backyard (May 6) Crows are nesting in our backyard! Three paces from the deck. You…

Zechariah's Real Apocalyptic Views

Zechariah. Well-known in Jewish circles as a prophet of hope. “On that day, God will be One and God’s name…

Spiritual fasting. That was our study topic at last night’s interfaith iftar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during…

The Afterlife: Hidden Wisdom The afterlife. That’s what I’ve been researching for the past month. “How can you research the…

To appreciate creation, we should appreciate creatures. (NOTE: Podcast version of the words below is available at the bottom of…

“Havdalah” means “division.” But the havdalah ritual does not divide Jews — from other traditions or from each other. Before Havdalah…

Family, Love, Torah

The prophet Isaiah speaks of a peaceable kingdom. But can life be peaceful? A Mother Grieves The day of my birth…

Holiday cooking for 50 guests. That’s how my Passover began. Of course. How else does a workaholic celebrate her holiday?…

Reconciliation takes many forms. Today, I’m thinking about David. He came to our synagogue occasionally, on Shabbat. He was quiet and a…