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Philosophy, Political

Wow Journal

December 20, 2021 No comment(s)
Wow Journal

Wow Journal: a classroom activity that landed in the right place, at the right time. It’s September 11, 2001, and…

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God, Torah

How to Speak God's Name

November 19, 2021 3 comments
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…

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Animals, Torah

Eagle: Divine Mother

November 8, 2021 No comment(s)
Eagle: Divine Mother

Eagle season in British Columbia is winding down! So, now might be a good time to think about Biblical eagles.…

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Animals, Torah

This Donkey is No Bystander

October 23, 2021 1 comment
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…

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Animals, Torah

Snake: Confused Creation

October 1, 2021 1 comment
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…

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Wisdom

Unetaneh Tokef: Hard Times

September 12, 2021 8 comments
Unetaneh Tokef: Hard Times

Unetanah Tokef is a poetic prayer with guidance for hard times. At least, that’s how I read Unetaneh Tokef this…

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Jewish Practices

Not Today, Rosh Hashanah

September 3, 2021 11 comments
Not Today, Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is coming! Soon! And I am not looking forward to it. Let me clarify that. Of course I…

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Interfaith

Teaching Religion at VST

August 4, 2021 No comment(s)
Teaching Religion at VST

Recently, my colleagues asked me to write a statement about my teaching. They wanted me to answer specific questions. What’s…

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Kabbalah, Torah

What is Midrash?

August 4, 2021 2 comments
What is Midrash?

What is midrash? Simply, it means “interpretation.” But it’s not just any old interpretation. Specifically, midrash is Biblical interpretation in…

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