I’ve got a question about Parshat Pinchas (Num 25:10-30:1). Specifically about the last section. The one we read in this…
Year: 2022
Balaam: A Seer in Training
Balaam, star of Parshat Balak (Num 22:2-25:9) . He’s a seer, alright. Just not a great one. He certainly receives…
Activist Teaching
Finally, I get to be an activist teacher. And, finally, it feels just right. Maybe it’s because I teach at…
Jewish Identity: One Debate
Most modern Jewish communities honour two paths to Jewish identity. You are a Jew if you (1) are born to…
Shechinah: Goal of the Omer
Are you a fan of Shechinah, the ideal mother and close divine presence? Do you count—or want to count—the Omer?…
Ritual, help me find my story
Ritual helps us remember our story—at Passover and during a pandemic. You might think some stories stand on their own.…

